Students look to you for information and guidance on their journeys to college.
Here are some resources specifically for high school and financial aid counselors to help students.
Counselor Resources
FAFSA Presentations
Help your students and their families understand the upcoming FAFSA changes
by hosting an in-person or virtual FAFSA presentation from BND.
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.
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 freshman to senior year of high school as they prepare for college.
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.
Like BND on Facebook
Like our BND Facebook page to receive the most recent scholarship, student loan and college planning information.
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.
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.
RUReady.ND.gov
RUReady.ND.gov
NDCTE provides this web-based tool to all North Dakota 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.
College Application Month
College Application Month
When seniors apply to a North Dakota college during their school’s College Application Month event, BND pays one $35 application fee per student.
College Fit Game
College Fit Game
Help your students practice selecting “good fit” colleges based on a variety of academic, social, financial and other miscellaneous needs with the College Fit Game.
Financial Education
Financial Education
The excellent resources on our Financial Education page provide guidance and lesson plans on money management topics for all ages.
BND on YouTube
YouTube Channel
BND produces two- to three- minute videos to provide basic overview for planning and paying for college.
BND Student Loans
BND Student Loans
BND offers student loans during college and refinancing options after college.
Educational Material
Educational Material
Order printed copies or download electronic files of BND’s educational materials including the Regional College Cost Sheet and checklists for parents and high school students.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship programs focus on teaching specific skills needed to work independently in a trade or position.
