College BoUND Newsletter

We answer some commonly asked questions about filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Q:  Why should my student complete the FAFSA? A: By completing their FAFSA, your student is taking advantage of the best student loan and gift aid options. Even if they don’t qualify for grants, they’ll likely qualify for Federal Direct Loans, […]

Nursing is a calling often transmitted through experience. Many nurses credit seeing medical care administered up close or being asked to assist in an emergency procedure as inspiration for their career choice. Nicholas Houge is in that group. The son of an occupational therapist, Houge had an interest in serving others through health care. “I […]

Now that your students are admitted, they can start the process to register for classes and get ready for their first semester at UND.  The UND Orientation Program is a two-part process, including 1) virtual class registration and 2) on-campus Orientation Day.  As soon as possible, make sure you complete the steps below:  Confirm enrollment: Your students […]

If students missed the Feb. 1 priority deadline for filling their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, it’s not too late. Students can still submit for aid.  The FAFSA sets the foundation for determining a number of state, federal and institutional monetary awards. All students must do to submit is fill out the FAFSA and enter UND’s federal code 003005.  […]

Reminder! UND Admitted Student Day is coming up. Students can attend on March 3 or 24. Admitted Student Day will give your students a chance to get a true taste of college life at the University of North Dakota.  This day involves far more than a standard campus visit. Students get the chance to hear […]

Reminder! The March 1 priority deadline for students to apply for UND housing is approaching. We encourage your students to apply for housing ASAP in order to get their top residence hall choices.  UND’s new and renovated residence halls do their best to make students feel safe and at home. Lukas Metropoulos, a junior at […]

The UND Orientation Program is a two-part process that prepares your students for their first semester at UND: (1) virtual class registration and (2) on-campus Orientation Day.  For your students’ virtual class registration process, complete the following steps:  If they haven’t done so already, students need to pay the enrollment confirmation deposit (a $200 nonrefundable […]

Have your students applied for financial aid yet? The application for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2023-24 academic year is still open. All your students need to do is gather their family’s 2021 tax forms and log onto studentaid.gov to begin their application.  The priority deadline to apply is Feb. […]

Up until now, your high school students haven’t had to think too hard about where they’ll eat, sleep, study or chill for a night of popcorn and Netflix. More often than not, the answer has been right at home.  But figuring out where home is going to be for the next four years is going […]

The March 1 priority deadline for students to apply for UND housing is right around the corner. Remind your students that to get into their top residence hall choices, we encourage them to apply for housing ASAP.   All first-year freshmen are required to live on campus for their first full academic year or receive an […]