Montana State University

Office of Financial Aid

Montana State University
P.O. Box 174160
Bozeman, MT 59717-4160

Tel: (406) 994-2845
Fax: (406) 994-6962
Location: 183 Strand Union Bldg.

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 - 5:00

Director:

Brandi L. Payne

Office Contacts

Calendar

Orientations:

Classes:

  • Classes begin January 9, 2013 for Spring Semester 2013
  • Classes begin May 13, 2013 for Summer session.
    See the Summer Session home page for more information.
  • Classes begin August 26, 2013 for Fall Semester 2013.
  • Classes begin January 8, 2014 for Spring Semester 2014.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Important Dates:

  • March 1, 2013: Priority filing date for the upcoming FAFSA school year 2013-2014.
  • June 30, 2013: Last day for Financial Aid Services to receive the electronic FAFSA data for Summer Session 2013.
  • November 15, 2013: Last day for Financial Aid Services to receive the electronic FAFSA data for Fall only financial aid consideration.

Work Study:

  • May 3, 2013: Last day for Spring 2013 Work Study students to work if the student has not exhausted the Work Study award.
  • August 26, 2013: First day Fall 2013 Work Study students can begin work if the Work Study Certificate of Eligibility has been fully completed and returned to the Office of Financial Aid Services.
  • December 13, 2013: Last day Fall 2013 Work Study students can work if the student has not exhausted the fall portion of the Work Study award.

Summer Session:

  • March 31, 2013: Priority application submission date for Summer Session 2013. The Summer Supplemental application can be found on our "Forms" page after January 1, 2013. Aid consideration is based on the 2012-2013 FAFSA which must be received no later than June 30, 2013.