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Scholarships & grantsProgramState program · SD

South Dakota Department of Education

South Dakota Freedom Scholarship

Need-based scholarship for a first degree, with a commitment to live and work in South Dakota.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Complete FAFSA and contact financial aid; the institution selects and sends the acceptance documents.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

South Dakota

  • SD

What it offers

Aid whose amount is determined by the institution according to need. Failure to comply with conditions can convert it into a loan.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Residence in SD during the previous year, participating institution, FAFSA need and 2.0 college GPA. You must complete your degree within five years and undertake three years of residency and work after graduating.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

Annual FAFSA and Institutional Review; It is not automatic renewal.

Contact information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

Revised program and data; The applicable calendar needs to be confirmed with the institution.

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Verification status
Partially reviewed
Last verification
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Added to this catalog
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
BTL-0410

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