USF Tuition Promise


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USF is thrilled to announce that prospective students can now receive full tuition!


To qualify, a student must meet all requirements:

  • Enroll as a first-time, full-time freshman for the Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 term
  • Be a resident of South Dakota or surrounding counties*
  • Have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Submit the FAFSA and have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $7,000 or less
  • Live on campus & have a meal plan

*The following counties from Minnesota: Lincoln, Lyon, Pipestone, Murray, Rock and Nobles. The following counties from Iowa: Lyon, Sioux, Osceola and O'Brien.

Step 1

Students who have not already done so

can apply to USF for free online at

apply.usiouxfalls.edu


Step 2

Students can submit the Free Application

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at

www.studentaid.gov

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With our student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1, you'll receive personalized attention to help you excel in your chosen field. This is part of our commitment to making education more affordable, as demonstrated by our tuition reset in 2018.


Not only will students receive full tuition, they can expect many other services:

  • One-on-One Academic Advising
  • Individualized Career Coaching
  • Confidential Counseling Services
  • And Much More!

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