Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ph: (406) 771-4334
Location: Student Central
Complete the FAFSA
FAFSA School Code: 009314
Federal Student Aid Estimator
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.
FAFSA Resources
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
FAFSA Help Videos
Check out a variety of helpful videos on the FSA/FAFSA YouTube Channel: Federal Student Aid – YouTube
Quick Links
- Cost Information
- Forms
- Frequently Asked Questions
- General Information & Student Responsibilities
- Getting Started
- Important Dates
- Loans
- Military & Veteran Education Benefits
- Receiving Your Aid
- Scholarships
- Special or Unusual Circumstances
- Tuition & Fees
- Tuition Waivers
- Types of Financial Aid
- Work Study
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:
Spring 2026 | |
Bookstore charging begins | December 30, 2025 |
Bookstore charging ends | January 23, 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.
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Spring 2026 Refund Dates
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| February 3, 2026 | Continuing student loan and grant refunds available |
| February 3, 2026 | New student grant refunds available |
| February 17, 2026 |
First-year first time borrower loan refunds available
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| March 16, 2026 |
Second half of loan refunds available (one term only loans)
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| March 27, 2026 |
Refund for students enrolled only in Second 8 week block
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Contact the Student Accounts Office at (406) 771-5129 for questions.
Financial Aid Department
Call
Call: (406) 771-4334
Business Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.