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Office of Financial Aid
Montana State University
P.O. Box 174160
Bozeman, MT 59717-4160

Tel: (406) 994-2845
Fax: (406) 994-6962
Location: 135 Strand Union Bldg.

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 - 4:30
> Office of Financial Aid
Student Forms
Authorization to Release Financial Information
Used to give permission for the Student Account's Office, Residence Life, and the Office of Financial Aid Services at MSU to release financial information, in accordance with MSU's FERPA policy.


Computer Purchase Policy
The Higher Education Amendments of 1998 included a provision that allows an institution, on a case-by-case basis, to include in a student's cost of attendance (COA) the documented cost of a personal computer. Allowing inclusion of the cost is not based on any particularprogram of study or program requirement. The following policies and procedures will be in effect for Montana State University Bozeman undergraduate and graduate students.


Consortium Agreement
A consortium agreement enables you to receive financial aid while concurrently enrolled for courses at Montana State University-Bozeman and another institution.


Dependent Care
Please provide information for each dependent living with you for whom you will pay dependent care expenses. Paid receipts, canceled checks, billings and/or a written statement of estimated cost from childcare agency must be attached. Dependent care expenses may only be considered for only periods that you are enrolled as a student at Montana State University.


Faculty & Staff Fee Waiver Authorization
Retroactive fee waivers will not be honored. Employing department must be an entity of any unit of Montana State university or University of Montana system. A separate form must be completed for each semester for which a faculty/staff fee waiver is being requested.


Institutional Verification Form - Dependent - 2008-2009
- Your Federal Financial Aid Application was selected for review in a process called "Verification".  If you were required to provide parental information on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you need to submit this 2008-2009 INSTITUTIONAL VERIFICATION FORM for a DEPENDENT student.  When complete, return this form with all requested documents and signatures to the Office of Financial Aid Services at Montana State University.


Institutional Verification Form - Independent - 2008-2009
- Your Federal Financial Aid Application was selected for review in a process called "Verification".  If you were required to provide parental information on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you need to submit this 2008-2009 INSTITUTIONAL VERIFICATION FORM for an INDEPENDENT student.  When complete, return this form with all requested documents and signatures to the Office of Financial Aid Services at Montana State University.


Institutional Verification Form - Dependent - 2007-2008
Your Federal Financial Aid Application was selected for review in a process called "Verification".  If you were required to provide parental information on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you need to submit this 2007-2008 INSTITUTIONAL VERIFICATION FORM for a DEPENDENT student.  When complete, return this form with all requested documents and signatures to the Office of Financial Aid Services at Montana State University.


Institutional Verification Form - Independent - 2007-2008
Your Federal Financial Aid Application was selected for review in a process called "Verification".  If you were not required to provide parental information on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you need to submit this 2007-2008 INSTITUTIONAL VERIFICATION FORM for an INDEPENDENT student. When complete, return this form with all requested documents and signatures to the Office of Financial Aid Services at Montana State University.


Loan Eligibility Review Form
loan eligiblity Due to changes in federal loan limits, you may be eligible for up to an additional $2,000.00 in Unsubsidized Stafford Loan funds. If you would like the Office of Financial Aid Services to review your eligibility for these additional funds, please submit this form.


Loan Entrance Counseling
You must complete and return a copy of this form to the Office of Financial Aid Services before loan funds will credit to your university student account.


Plus Loan Request and Questionnaire
Cover Letter
PLUS Loan Request Form & Lender List


Quality Assurance Verification :

The QA program has been designed by the Federal Department of Education to increase quality and customer service for financial aid programs. As part of this program, MSU will review information submitted by selected students on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please refer to the Quality Assurance program brochure for further information.

Quality Assurance Dependent Verification Form and checklist
Quality Assurance Independent Verification Program and checklist


Satisfactory Academic Progress
PDF Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
PDF Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form
PDF Satisfactory Academic Progress Plan of Study Form


Scholarship Authorization Form
Montana State University-Bozeman's Scholarship Authorization Form.


Scholarship Reply Form
Scholarship Reply Form.


Separation of Income Form
Student Separation of Income Form
Parent Separation of Income Form


Study Abroad Agreement
Financial aid is only offered through your participation in an approved Montana State University study abroad program. If you enroll in a study abroad program sponsored by other organizations, colleges or educational institutions, or enroll directly in a foreign institution, you should contact the school or program to learn about financial resources available.


Study Abroad Budget
This evaluation of estimated expenses is for those students who are applying for Financial Aid. Fill out the Estimated Expenses yourself to the best of your ability and then bring the form to the Office of International Programs for signature. Then take one copy of the completed form, along with any required documentation, to the Financial Aid Office and provide one copy to the Office of International Programs.


Study Abroad Course Approval
Please meet with your academic advisor to fill out this form. Complete the backside for the Office of Financial Aid. Turn in at the Office of International Studies when complete.


Summer Supplemental Form - 2008
Summer Supplemental Form The priority consideration date for financial assistance for the 2008 Summer Session is March 31, 2008.  Please complete this Supplemental Application Form and return it to the Office of Financial Aid Services.  The last date to apply for summer aid is June 30, 2008In requesting summer session assistance, you will be considered for need-based grants and scholarships according to enrollment status, need, and available funds.


Third-Party Billing
pdf Montana State University Third-Party Billing Authorization Form. Please refer to these instructions to complete the Third-Party Billing Authorization Form.

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