This scholarship rewards college students for taking dual-credit coursework as a high school student.  To qualify, students must meet the eligibility criteria, complete an application with the ND University System (NDUS), and provide all supporting documentation.

To qualify for the scholarship, students must:

1. 1. 1. Be a North Dakota resident, and
      2. Have graduated from high school in this state, or a high school in a bordering state under N.D.C.C. ch. 15.1-29; or have graduated from a nonpublic high school in a bordering state while residing with a custodial parent in this state; or have completed a program of home education under N.D.C.C. ch. 15.1-23; and 
      3. Have successfully completed, defined as a minimum grade of D, at least one dual-credit course provided by a public, private or tribal institution with a physical presence in the state, and 
      4. Be enrolled in a certificate or degree program at an accredited public, private or tribal institution of higher education with a physical presence in the state; and 
      5. Completed at least one semester, quarter, or term at an accredited public, private or tribal institution. 

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STEP 1 

(1)  NDUS USER ID – Do you know your NDUS User ID?  All students who took a dual-credit course while in high school from a NDUS institution have a NDUS User ID.  This is NOT the same as your K-12 ID.

• • YES, I know my NDUS User ID.  Go to question (2) NDUS Password.
  • NO, I do NOT know my NDUS User ID.  Go to the NDUS log-in page, select “Forgot my User ID”, and then follow the instructions.  Once you have retrieved your NDUS User ID, return to this page.
    • If you are having trouble navigating this step, you can review this troubleshooting information.
    • Helpful hint:  Regardless of which college you are attending your NDUS USER ID will always end in “@ndus.edu.”

(2)  NDUS PASSWORD – Do you know your NDUS Password?  This is NOT the same as your K-12 Password.

• • YES, I know my NDUS Password.  Go to Step 2.
  • NO, I do NOT know my NDUS Password.  Go to the NDUS log-in page, select “Forgot my Password”, and then follow the instructions.  You can select to have the password access code emailed or texted to you.  Once you have retrieved your NDUS Password, return to this page.
    • If you are having trouble navigating this step, you can review this troubleshooting information.
    • Helpful hint:  Regardless of which college you are attending your NDUS USER ID will always end in “@ndus.edu.”

STEP 2 

I know my NDUS User ID and NDUS Password and I am ready to apply for the ND Dual-Credit Tuition Scholarship.

APPLY – Prior to logging into the application, you must have your NDUS USER ID & NDUS Password.  If you do not know this information, go back to Step 1 above.

• Once you know your NDUS User ID and NDUS Password, review in the information below and then complete the Dual-Credit Tuition Scholarship Application.
  • Applicants will be required to attach supporting documentation at the time of application.
  • Instructions on how to obtain this documentation is also listed on the first page of the application.
  • Supporting documents include:
    • Required: A copy of the student’s final high school or home school transcript listing the dual-credit course(s) completed, and a graduation date; and
      • If your high school has PowerSchool, your final transcript should populate automatically.
    • Required: A current college transcript (unofficial is adequate), showing completion of at least one semester, quarter or term of post-secondary enrollment.
    • A copy of the dual credit transcript; and
      • If your dual credit classes are listed on your current college transcript, a separate transcript is not necessary.  A blank document can be uploaded in its place.
  • NDUS Unofficial Transcript Instructions

The NDUS will award the Dual-Credit Tuition Scholarship throughout the academic year.  The one-time scholarship award amounts are $250 for one dual credit class, $500 for two dual credit classes, and $750 for 3+ dual credit classes. The maximum payment is $750, and will be limited to the cost of tuition and fees for the semester, quarter or term the scholarship applies.   This scholarship may be used for post-secondary enrollment at any ND state public, private, tribal or proprietary institution.  Payments will generally be issued to the student’s institution the following semester, quarter, or term enrolled after application.

If you have questions, please contact the NDUS at ndfinaid@ndus.edu or 701-328-2964.