Parents and students, be confident with your student loan and career planning decisions. Here are resources to help you do that.
Parent and Student Resources
Complete the FAFSA
THE FAFSA
The FAFSA is the first step in the college financial aid process.
College Handbook
College Handbook
This easy-to-read online guide helps students navigate through their high school years as they prepare for college.
Educational Material
Educational Material
BND’s educational materials include the Regional College Cost Sheet and checklists for parents and high school students.
ND Salaries
ND Salaries
What career are you interested in? What is the salary? What education is needed and how much will it cost you? Here's a link to start your research.
Like BND on Facebook
Like our BND Facebook page to receive the most recent scholarship, student loan and college planning information.
North Dakota Dollars for Scholars
North Dakota Dollars for Scholars
BND serves as an administrator of the North Dakota Dollars for Scholars and supports local chapters.
Student Loan Debt Calculator
Student Loan Debt Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate the maximum amount of student loan debt you may be able to reasonably repay based on your anticipated salary.
College SAVE 529 Plan
College SAVE 529 Plan
The state-sponsored 529 plan, administered by BND, helps families save for college tax-free and offers three match programs to help them save even more.
RUReady.ND.gov
RUReady.ND.gov
NDCTE provides this web-based tool to all ND K-12 schools and public colleges and universities to assist students in career, high school, college, and financial aid planning and connecting to work-based learning experiences.
Financial Education
Financial Education
The excellent resources on our Financial Education page provide guidance and lesson plans on money management topics geared to high school and college students.
BND on YouTube
YouTube Channel
Bank of North Dakota produces 2-3 minute videos to provide basic overview for planning and paying for college.
Dual Credit Assistance Program
Dual Credit Assistance Program
BND covers the cost of up to two college courses per school year for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who participate in Free or Reduced Price Lunch. To apply, download application.
BND Student Loans
BND Student Loans
Bank of North Dakota (BND) offers student loans during college and to refinance afterward.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship programs focus on teaching specific skills needed to work independently in a trade or position.
