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Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Ph: (406) 771-4334
Location: Student Central

Complete the FAFSA

FAFSA School Code: 009314

The Federal Student Aid Estimator provides an estimate of how much federal student aid you may be eligible to receive. These estimates are based on the Student Aid Index (SAI), an index number used to determine federal student aid eligibility.
Tips for filling out the FAFSA: Filling Out the FAFSA® Form | Federal Student Aid FAFSA help – find answers to common questions: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/help
Check out a variety of helpful videos on the FSA/FAFSA YouTube Channel: Federal Student Aid – YouTube
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Bookstore Charging Dates

Students who have adequate financial aid to pay tuition and fees and books may elect to have a bookstore charge account created at the Great Falls College Bookstore.

Individual students may be assigned a lower charge limit, based on the student’s available financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office to request an increase in the charge limit.

ALL BOOKS SHOULD BE PURCHASED FOR BOTH THE FIRST AND SECOND 8-WEEK SESSIONS UP FRONT. There will not be an additional charge date prior to the second 8-week session for students enrolled in both blocks.

12 + Credits
9 – 11 Credits
6 – 8 Credits
1 -5 Credits
$600
$450
$300
TBD

Dates for bookstore charging for Summer 2026:

Event
Date
Bookstore charging begins
May 13, 2026
Bookstore charging ends
June 5, 2026
 

Students must be in good financial aid status and have a complete financial aid file to qualify for a charge account.

Refund dates

After financial aid pays for the student’s tuition, fees and bookstore charges, the remainder is refunded to the student for living and miscellaneous expenses. Students should review their bill on MyMSU Great Falls College the week prior to refunds to assure all requirements are satisfied and a check is available.

Summer 2026 Refund Dates

Date Event
June 16, 2026 Continuing student loan and grant refunds available
June 16, 2026 New student grant refunds available
June 30, 2026
First-year first time borrower loan refunds available
June 26, 2026
Second half of loan refunds available (one term only loans)
N/A
Refund for students enrolled only in Second 8 week block

Contact the Student Accounts Office at (406) 771-5129 for questions.

Financial Aid Department

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Call: (406) 771-4334

Email or Fax

Email: [email protected]

Fax: (406) 771-4410

Business Hours

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.