While your education at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is cited as one of the nation's best values, we can help you make an affordable education even more so. In fact, average loan debt of School of Mines graduates in 2008-09 was $14,854, which is significantly lower than the national average.
And we administer more than $13.8 million in scholarships, need and non-need based aid annually. More than 80 percent of our students receive some type of financial aid with an average award of $9,200.
Financial Aid (2008-9)
| Approximate Amount Dispersed | $13,800,000 |
| Percentage of Students Receiving Aid |
84% |
| Average Award |
$9,200 |
