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Leah Bittner

“The SMSU RN to BSN Program does not have you take a set amount of credits each semester. This flexible scheduling was perfect for me as it allowed me to vary the amount of credits I took each semester. I would have struggled without that flexibility as I am a non-traditional student who is also a wife, mother of four, and worked full time while completing my degree. This program is designed to fit into your life, whether you want to be a full-time or part-time student.”

Leah Bittner, '22 Alum
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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Start With the FAFSA

Start with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to view the SMSU Financial Aid Process, track requirements, review your offer, and manage your financial aid.

Financial Aid Process

Follow these five stages to move from filing the FAFSA through managing your financial aid.

  1. Step 1 Apply for Financial Aid
  2. Step 2 Track Your Status
  3. Step 3 Review Your Offer
  4. Step 4 Accept Your Award
  5. Step 5 Manage Your Aid

Start THE FAFSA

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships can help you understand college costs and find grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans that may be available to you.

2026-27 Financial Aid Updates

Federal student aid rules changed for the 2026-27 aid year. Review the current SMSU summary before making decisions about Pell Grants or federal student loans.

Review 2026-27 Financial Aid Updates

What Could SMSU Cost You?

Estimate what you may pay, review SMSU's published cost of attendance, or explore the broader ways students pay for college.

Paying for College

Explore SMSU costs, scholarships, the FAFSA, and other financial aid resources for students and families.

Explore Paying for College

Net Price Calculator

Incoming first-year and transfer undergraduate students can estimate SMSU costs and financial aid in about 10 minutes. Results are estimates, not a bill or financial aid offer.

Estimate Your Cost & Aid

Cost of Attendance

Review SMSU's estimated costs for one academic year, including tuition, fees, housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses.

Review Cost of Attendance

Resources and Support

Use these supporting resources when you need a form, guidance for your family, help managing money, or a quick answer.

Scholarships

Scholarships are one part of your overall funding plan. Use the Scholarships hub to find opportunities for new and current SMSU students.

Find Scholarships

Ask Financial Aid

Hours and Contact Information

Individual Learning Center (IL) 145

  • Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Phone: (507) 537-6281
  • Fax: (507) 537-6275
  • Email: FinancialAid@SMSU.edu

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