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
Great Falls College Bookstore Charging
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 |
$700 | $ 525 | $ 350 | TBA |
Dates for bookstore charging:
Spring 2025 | |
Bookstore charging begins | December 31, 2024 |
Bookstore charging ends | January 24, 2025 |
Students must be in good financial aid status and have a complete financial aid file to qualify for a charge account.
Loan Entrance Counseling
All first-time loan borrowers at this campus are required to complete Loan Entrance Counseling. A student’s rights and responsibilities as a borrower are discussed. No loan proceeds can be paid to a student’s account until entrance counseling is completed.
Please complete Loan Entrance Counseling at www.studentloans.gov. Log in using your FSA ID; select “Counseling”, then complete “Loan Entrance Counseling” for Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized loans. The school will be notified electronically when Entrance Counseling is completed. Assistance is available in the Financial Aid Office if needed.
Loan Exit Counseling
Federal Regulations require any student who receives a Federal Student Loan to participate in Exit Counseling upon completion of his/her program or otherwise ending enrollment. During this session you will learn about the following information:
- Consolidating your Federal Student Loans
- Deferments
- Forbearance
- Repayment Options
If you have ever taken student loans, attended classes on the Great Falls College campus and are discontinuing your enrollment, please complete Loan Exit Counseling at https://studentloans.ed.gov. Log in using your FSA ID; select “Counseling”, then complete “Loan Exit Counseling”. The school will be notified electronically when Exit Counseling is completed.
How do I receive my refund?
Direct Deposit is the preferred method for Great Falls College students to receive their financial aid refunds.
To sign up please log into your BannerWeb/MyInfo account.
- Click on Student Services
- Click on Student Records
- Click on Web Bill Summary
- Select the current financial aid term
- Scroll down and click on QuikPay
- On the left side- click on Manage Refunds
- Complete the required information
Please make sure that your information is up to date each semester.
Students will have their check mailed to them if they did no set up Direct Deposit. We encourage everyone to make sure their address is correct.
If you have moved, address changes must be made in writing with Admissions. Email Admissions at [email protected].
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 Banner Web/My Info the week prior to refunds to assure all requirements are satisfied and a check is available.
Spring 2025 Refund Dates | |
| February 4, 2025 | Continuing student loan and grant refunds available |
| February 4, 2025 | New student grant refunds available |
| February 18, 2025 | First-year first time borrower loan refunds available |
| March 17, 2025 | Second half of loan refunds available (one term only loans) |
| March 28, 2025 | Refund for students enrolled only in Second 8 week block |
Contact the Student Accounts Office at (406) 771-4315 for questions.
Financial Aid Department
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Call: (406) 771-4334
Business Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
