Student Resources

As you and your family plan for college, staying informed about the current tuition rates and fees is important. Additionally, you can compare these costs with the average cost of living in South Dakota to ensure that you’re making the most cost-effective decision. Stay prepared with the latest information to make a smart investment.

As you and your family plan for college, staying informed about the current tuition rates and fees is important. Additionally, you can compare these costs with the average cost of living in South Dakota to ensure that you’re making the most cost-effective decision. Stay prepared with the latest information to make a smart investment.

Find resources that assist transfer students with admissions, financial aid, academic programs, transferring credits and more.

It is highly recommended that students have some form of health coverage. Through the Board of Regents’ regental institutions, students can have access to some form of student health at discounted or free rates.

The South Dakota Board of Regents offers summer, winter, and spring break faculty-led study abroad programs for any South Dakota public university student. As a university system student, your transcript will automatically include your abroad courses regardless of where the program is offered.

The South Dakota Board of Regents seeks to prevent sexual assault and to reduce its adverse effects on victims through sponsored programming and adopting practices that help make our universities a safe place for all.

The Student Federation provides a network of communication to connect students, faculty, administration, and staff of South Dakota’s public institutions. They take a leadership role in educating South Dakota students on the importance of participating in governing their campus and country.

The South Dakota Public Universities 1098-T federal tax tuition statement will be available on January 31: heartland.ecsi.net.​

What is the IRS Form 1098-T? Universities that received qualified tuition and related expenses on your behalf are required to file Form 1098-T with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Institutions are required to file and furnish a Form 1098-T to students whose payments for qualified billed tuition and related expenses were received in the calendar year. The information being reported to the IRS verifies your enrollment with regard to certain eligibility criteria for the American Opportunity Tax Credit, the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit, and the Higher Education Tuition and Fees Deduction.