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
Military Tuition Assistance
Great Falls College participates in Department of Defense’s Military Tuition Assistance program. Individuals should work with their installation’s Education Center or Education Services Officer to determine eligibility and procedures for Military Tuition Assistance prior to enrolling at Great Falls College. Below is a checklist to help you get started if you are interested in using Military Tuition Assistance to pursue your education goal.
Military Tuition Assistance Checklist
Visit your installation’s Education Center or Education Services Officer for Tuition Assistance (TA) application information and procedures.
Your service’s education center must approve your military tuition assistance before you enroll in a course.
Contact the Great Falls College Financial Aid office for more information regarding program costs and Federal Student Aid, including grants and federal student loans.
Contact the Financial Aid office at (406) 771-4334 or [email protected]. Additional information can also be found on our website: https://gfcmsu.edu/home/financial-aid/Great Falls College discourages the use of Private Student Loans whenever possible. Inquire with Financial Aid staff for information about loan types, repayment rates, cohort default rate, and your right to refuse all or part of your federal student loan offer.
A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school’s borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.
The National current Cohort Default Rate (CDR) for all institution types is 0. GFC MSU’s most recent Cohort Default Rate is 0. To review rate of student borrowing and repayment information at GFC, please visit the Department of Education’s College Scorecard for Great Falls College at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school?180249-Great-Falls-College-Montana-State-University.
Complete/Submit Application for Admissions for Great Falls College.
Admissions application can be completed online: https://gfcmsu.edu/home/admissions/
For assistance, contact the Admissions Office: (406) 268-3700 or [email protected]
Proof of high school completion and Immunizations is required for degree-seeking students (non-degree students are not required to provide high school completion or immunization records unless enrolled in 6 or more credits). You may be required to complete math and writing placement tests.
Meet with a Great Falls College academic advisor to create an education plan and receive registration information.
For assistance, contact Admissions office at (406) 268-3700 or [email protected]
Submit a copy of the TA approval to the Student Accounts Office at Great Falls College to set up billing to your branch of service.
Email to [email protected] or bring to Student Accounts office on campus. If you have questions, contact Student Accounts at (406) 771-5129.
Attend the course. If it becomes necessary for you to withdraw from the course(s), immediately contact the Advising Center at Great Falls College to minimize your financial liability.
For assistance your academic advisor directly or contact the Advising Center at (406) 771-5100.
Attend the course. If it becomes necessary for you to withdraw from the course(s), immediately contact the Advising Center at Great Falls College to minimize your financial liability.
For questions about grade reporting, contact the Records and Registrar’s office at (406) 771-5128.
Important Reminders
- The Military Tuition Assistance Program will pay for tuition only. Fees, placement tests (if required), and books are the student’s responsibility. Review Great Falls College’s Tuition and Fee schedule on our website: https://gfcmsu.edu/home/campus-departments/student-accounts/tuition-fees/
- Tuition Assistance will not pay for you to repeat a class.
- Withdrawing from a course(s) may result in student owing a balance to the school.
Financial Aid Department
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Call: (406) 771-4334
Business Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
