To address the rising cost of college tuition, the University of Sioux Falls reset its undergraduate tuition price in 2018 by $10,000. This move places USF among the most affordable institutions in the region. And it helps make USF’s high-quality, personal educational experience accessible to more students of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
We’re here to explain USF’s financial aid details, financial aid processes and financial aid options for all students. As you consider your options for attending a Christian university, private college and/or liberal arts college, we want to share some financial aid statistics that may help you better understand financial aid at USF:
100% of first-time, full-time freshman at USF receive financial aid.
More than 600 USF students receive financial aid in the form of academic scholarships annually.
More than 400 students receive financial aid in the form of endowed scholarships annually.
More than 350 students receive financial aid in the form of performance scholarships annually.
Use USF’s Federal School Code so that our Financial Aid Office receives your FAFSA results: 003469
Priority FAFASA Filing Date: March 1, each year.
Every student must re-apply for financial aid every calendar year. The new FAFSA application (the first step in the financial aid process) is available in October. Along with Scholarships and Work Study Opportunities, there are alternative ways to fund your education. To make applying for financial aid simpler, follow our outlined steps.
USF believes that financial literacy, including understanding college costs and financial aid applications and financial aid options is very important for all students and their families. With that goal in mind, we’ve created some financial aid tools to help you understand how financial aid works at USF as you earn your degree on our campus in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Explore our tuition and cost details to see how USF can be a feasible and rewarding choice for your academic journey.
Learn More »Our most accurate way to estimate all forms of financial aid and find your out-of-pocket-cost for USF is bundled into this handy calculator.
Learn More »Billing and payment processing at USF happens through the Student Accounts Office. Learn your payment options.
Learn More »The federal government provides loans and grants to students pursuing higher education. Learn more about federal aid.
Learn More »Have questions about paying for college. Contact the financial aid office, located in the McDonald Center, between 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. We can be reached at (605) 331-6623 or Toll-free 1-800-888-1047. Our email is finaid@usiouxfalls.edu. Our mailing address is:
1101 W 22nd Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Financial aid makes the cost of education more affordable for students and their families. There are four primary types of financial aid: grants, scholarships, work-study and loans.
To address the rising cost of college tuition, the University of Sioux Falls reset its undergraduate tuition price by $10,000 to $17,980. The change, which took effect in the fall of 2018 for all new and returning students, brought tuition back to levels last seen in 2007-08.
This move placed USF among the most affordable institutions in the region. And it helps make USF’s high-quality, intensely personal, Christ-centered educational experience accessible to more students of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
You should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1. Some of the aid programs have limited funding and are given first to students who make the priority date of January 1.
When you complete and submit a FAFSA, the Federal Processor calculates an Expected Family Contribution, or EFC. The formula takes into account factors such as family income, assets, number of dependents, number in college, as well as other factors. Your GPA and ACT scores are also used to determine the amount of aid you will receive.
By submitting your FAFSA and being accepted for admissions, you have applied for institutional aid. There are some scholarships that require additional applications. You must be attending USF full-time (12-17 credits) as an undergraduate student to receive institutional aid.
Applying for financial aid is voluntary. Filing the FAFSA may enable you to receive additional non-need based federal aid such as the federal loans. If you decide not to complete the FAFSA, notify the USF Financial Aid Office so we can review your eligibility for institutional aid.
If you are applying for financial aid and receive a scholarship from a source outside USF, that scholarship becomes part of your financial aid package and is included in your total aid award. In some instances, it may be necessary to adjust other aid, usually a loan or work-study, to meet federal regulations. Please notify USF's Financial Aid Office as soon as you receive any scholarships from outside sources.
If there is a significant change in your income from the prior year, the Financial Aid Office may review your aid. This is only done in extreme cases and it may or may not affect the amount of aid you receive. Notify the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible if your circumstances have changed.