Status of Financial Aid Award Letter

Issue/Question

I haven't received my award letter?

What is the status of my award letter?

I don’t understand my award letter.

Environment

  • Financial Aid
  • Award Letter

Cause

As an accepted student, you should expect to receive an award letter from the Office of Financial Aid listing the aid you are eligible to receive.

Resolution

  1. The award letter is generally sent in the spring
    Note: You must accept, revise or reject your award within two weeks of the date on your letter
  2. Log into myUSD portal
  3. Log into Financial Aid Self-Service in the quick links
  4. Select University of South Dakota as your campus
  5. Under the Financial Aid tab. select Financial Aid Status
  6. Select Aid Year
  7. Review the status of your award
    Note: If you do not see your award for the current year, it may be in process

Understanding Your Financial Aid Award