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South Dakota State University. Financial Aid Office
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The Financial Aid Office at South Dakota State University administers student financial assistance programs and maintains records documenting the development of aid services at the institution. While the university was established in 1881, the expansion of federally supported student aid followed the passage of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which formalized many of the programs administered by the office. Over time, the office’s responsibilities evolved from managing institutional scholarships and awards to coordinating federal, state, and agency based assistance programs.
The office administers federal and state aid, institutional scholarships, and awards from government agencies including the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Veterans Administration, and Vocational Rehabilitation. It determines students’ educational costs and oversees the distribution of financial assistance to a substantial portion of the student body. Archival records document scholarship information, student assistance programs, and related administrative activities, reflecting the office’s role in supporting student access to higher education.
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Field of Activity: Scholarships, Student aid