At a glance
Free if eligible- What it covers
- $1,500 per full-time semester or $750 part-time, up to the equivalent of four full-time/eight part-time semesters. A qualifying programme and unmet need are required; this is not full-tuition coverage.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Montana University System ↗
- Income / financial rules
- Must have unmet need: attendance cost minus SAI minus other aid except loans. File FAFSA unless in the named dual-credit exception; no fixed household-income cutoff is established.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Montana University System ↗
- Who to check first
- Be a Montana resident under Board policy, in good standing/SAP at a qualifying campus, taking at least six credits in a specifically qualifying trade/technology programme.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Montana University System ↗
- Application timing
- Annual fall September 1 and spring February 1; confirm the current award year and term. No ISO year is inferred from the capture date.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Montana University System ↗
Check your eligibility
Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.
How to apply
- 1Check your campus/programme and FAFSA/unmet need, then submit a complete application through Award Montana. A FAFSA submission alone does not finish the scholarship application.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Montana University System ↗
- 2Complete all required application steps by the recurring term deadline: September 1 fall or February 1 spring. Confirm actual term enrollment of at least six qualifying credits and any campus verification.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Montana University System ↗
What to watch for
Common questions
What is the main benefit?
$1,500 per full-time semester or $750 part-time, up to the equivalent of four full-time/eight part-time semesters. A qualifying programme and unmet need are required; this is not full-tuition coverage.
Is there an income limit?
Must have unmet need: attendance cost minus SAI minus other aid except loans. File FAFSA unless in the named dual-credit exception; no fixed household-income cutoff is established.
When should I apply?
Annual fall September 1 and spring February 1; confirm the current award year and term. No ISO year is inferred from the capture date.
Sources & verification
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