Dental Assistant Program

Job Title	Average Wage	Annual Job Openings	Expected Growth
Dental Assistant	MT: $38,390/yr US: $44,820/yr	MT: 220 US: 55,100	MT: 7% US: 7%

*Information obtained from O*NET OnLine

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Dental Assistant Program Estimated Costs

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Figure Out Your Finances

Students seeking federal financial aid (which includes grants and loans) must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which online at fafsa.ed.gov. As a result of completing a FAFSA, an applicant will receive a federal Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail or online. An electronic version of the SAR is automatically sent to the schools listed on the FAFSA. To list Great Falls College MSU, use our school code: 009314.

Students applying for financial aid may also be required to provide proper federal income tax information, completed verification materials, and any other information requested by the Financial Aid Office. Students must apply for financial aid annually.

Assistance is available to prospective students applying for financial aid. In addition, financial aid counseling for new students is an integral part of the admissions and orientation process. Once enrolled, students may receive counseling and assistance as needed. For assistance, please call 406-771-4334, or write to the Financial Aid Office, Great Falls College MSU, 2100 16th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405, or email finaid@gfcmsu.edu.

Great Falls College MSU also offers a wide variety of different scholarships to assist you in paying for your college. To view a list of current scholarship offerings, please see our scholarship page.

Dental Assistant Program Requirements

Program Admission Process

The Dental Assistant Program Admissions Committee reviews submitted application packets. Although not required, it is recommended that students complete most, if not all General Studies core coursework prior to entry into the Dental Assistant program. The postmarked date of submission of a complete application packet will be the decisive factor for accepting up to18 students to the program. Only students in Good Academic Standing will be eligible for program acceptance. The earliest postmarks will be given the highest priority and only complete applications will be accepted for evaluation purposes. Please only submit copies of the original documents.

The priority deadline for applications to the Dental Assistant Program is June 1. Completed Program Application Packets must be submitted via mail or hand delivered to:

Contact Information

Robin R. Williams, CDA, MS
Dental Assistant Program Director
Phone: 406-771-4351
Email: rwilliams@gfcmsu.edu

Mailing Address

GFC MSU Dental Clinic Coordinator
Attention: Dental Assistant Program
Great Falls College MSU
2100 16th Avenue South
Great Falls MT, 59405

• Please send all application items as a completed packet. Items sent separately and at random are easily lost or misfiled. We are not responsible for any late, lost or misfiled information. Please only send required documentation as other supplemental items will be discarded.
• Priority Application Due Date: June 1
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all requirements are met by the established deadline. Deadlines, guidelines, and policies apply equally to all students; thus, there can be no exceptions.
• Priority applicants will be notified of their admission acceptance by June 21 for the upcoming Fall semester entry to the program. The Dental Assistant Program Admissions Committee will consider applications received after the priority deadline of June 1 if any of 18 admission positions remain open. Again, the earliest postmarks on complete applications will determine admission for any of these remaining openings.

Download the Application Packet