College Profile

Admissions:

Admission Requirements

First-time college students must have a high school diploma from an accredited
high school, a GED, or take the ACT Ability to Benefit exam. Transfer students will
need to submit records from all regionally accredited institutions. Apply for
admission online at www.msubillings.edu/cot/apply.htm or request a paper
copy be mailed to you.

Financial Aid:

Financial Aid Office
T: 406.247.3004
F: 406.657.1789
E: finaid@msubillings.edu

Financial Aid Requirements

Step 1:
Submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- On the web (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
- By mail

Step 2:
FAFSA sent electronically to the colleges listed by the student
- Web FAFSA
- Paper FAFSA

Step 3:
College requests additional information or documents needed to review file

Step 4:
File goes to REVIEW status and financial aid counselor determines eligibility.

Step 5:
Award letter sent to student at mailing address in Banner.

Step 6:
Student signs and returns award letter to Financial Aid Office

Step 7:
Students who accept a loan must sign and submit Promissory Notes as instructed

Step 8:
Register for Classes

Step 9:
Accept charges (bill) with the Business Office prior to semester Aid credits to student's business office account

Step 10:
Aid in excess of school charges sent as refund check to student

NOTE: The time estimates listed above require that the school receive a VALID Student Aid Report (SAR). If the school receives a REJECTED SAR, the student is responsible for resolving any omissions or errors, usually missing signatures. The college does not know which students are selected for verification/audit until we receive a valid SAR. At that point we will send the student a letter asking for the necessary signed copies of tax documents. If we receive unsigned tax forms or illegible documents the review process can extend for weeks longer than the time estimates listed above.

Scholarships:

Scholarship Requirements

The Montana State University Billings Foundation is pleased to provide you with information regarding Montana State University Billings scholarships.

1. New and Transfer Student General Scholarship Application

To apply for New Student Scholarships at MSU Billings, complete and submit the Application for Admission along with the Scholarship Application. Scholarships will be awarded on an ongoing basis with the initial review of applications beginning in October. Priority will be given to those who apply prior to February 2, 2009. Apply for Admission early to be considered for scholarships!

2. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Scholarship
Apply Online - or - Complete and Print

All students who are permanent residents of one of the following states are encouraged to apply: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

3. Partners in Excellence Scholarship
(available to new and transfer students in Wyoming)

Activities:

• Preview Day - April 16th

Academics: