Great Falls College MSU is committed to providing equal access and accommodation for all educational and programmatic opportunities at the college for students with diagnosed disabilities.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (Title II), the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, individuals with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations in order to ensure access.
Students with disabilities have a right to reasonable accommodations in order to fully participate in the postsecondary educational experience. Students with disabilities are encouraged to advocate for themselves to the extent possible, and Disability Services provides support and assistance in determining what
Great Falls College MSU Disability Services
accommodations are best suited to each individual.
Disability Services at Great Falls College MSU prides itself on being responsive to students by providing equal access to all programs, services, and activities on our campus.
Students can also benefit from direct support and technical assistance for assistive technology and assistive loan equipment. Disability Services promotes self-advocacy, independence, learning, and goal attainment for students who have a disability.
Disability Services Accommodations
Wheelchair Ramps Tape recording lectures
Preferential Classroom Seating
Extended Test Time
Adaptive computer equipment/software
Note takers
Sign Language interpreters
Vision Impaired Services
Financial Aid for 2013-2014
Fund
Amountnt
# Receiving
PELL Grant
$4,330,488.00
1281
Subsidized Direct Stafford Loans
$3,355,523.00
1201
Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans
$3,830,644.00
1062
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
$63,459.00
69
Montana Baker Grants
$81,774.00
95
Montana Higher Education grants
$34,640.00
39
State Aid Supplemental Grant
$25,435.00
26
Federal College Workstudy
$38,443.00
24
State College Workstudy
$41,760.00
16
Access Grants
$48,650.00
52
Gear Up Grants
$7,500.00
5
College Access Challenge Grants
$21,000.00
21
Total Number of Individuals receiving aid
1699
Percent of students on financial aid averages
66.00%
Average annual household income for dependent aid applicants
$58,746.00
Average annual income of independent aid applicants
$23,164.00
Montana High School Honor Scholarship recipients
2496
1
Average annual Stafford Loan Indebtedness
$3,246.00
Veteran Information Students using Chapter 1606 & 1607 Guard Benefit
17
Students using Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill
20
Students using Chapter 35 Dependent Educational Benefit
(for spouses and dependent children of veterans 100% disabled or deceased as a result of a service injury) 26
Students using Veterans Retraining Assistance Benefit 13
Total financial assistance received under the above: (benefit paid directly to the students) $455,984.66
Students using Chapter 31 Vocational Rehab Benefit (GFC MSU receives full payment of tuition and fees, books, student receives housing allowance) 33
Students using Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill (GFC MSU receives full payment of tuition and fees, student receives housing and book allowance) 117
Total number of veterans receiving benefits 226