A movement to increase the dollar amount for the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship has passed through the South Dakota Legislature and is waiting to be signed by Gov. Kristi Noem.
House Bill 1055...
KELLICIA CARR, SDSU Extension volunteer
• February 14, 2023
There are many advantages to having good credit. Businesses might review your credit report to determine approval for a car loan, home loan, personal loan, renting an apartment or even getting a job. Additionally,...
South Dakota State University Foundation’s Bold & Blue campaign has raised 90 percent of its half-billion-dollar fundraising goal and officials are optimistic the giving will continue due to recent...
Students with meal plans at South Dakota State University will receive additional flex money in their meal plans as soon as this week to help make up for limited dining hours, options and related services...
Greta Goede, Assistant News Editor
• October 18, 2022
A new South Dakota scholarship given out for the first time ever this fall has reached over $225 million in donations.
The Freedom Scholarship endowment was created in 2021 and this fall is the first...
A federal program that can give college students up to $23,395 a year in financial aid has opened its application period.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid – or FAFSA – program began...
ORNA SABOE-WOUNDED HEAD, Family Resource Management Field Specialist, SDSU Extension
• March 1, 2022
College students are a prime target for identity thieves. Scammers believe young adults are not aware of the crime and don’t know how to protect their personal information. By following a few easy-to-implement...
Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head, Family Resource Management Field Specialist, SDSU Extension
• February 8, 2022
You may feel that saving money is hard to do. Having savings set aside for unplanned expenses can help to reduce financial stress. This type of stress can get in the way of focusing on your academics....
Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head, Family Resource Management Field Specialist, SDSU Extension
• February 1, 2022
Saving is a financial behavior that will always be a good habit to develop. Why you are saving will change throughout your life. There are different strategies to use depending on your savings goal.
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A report was released by the Argus Leader announcing that Gov. Kristi Noem spent more than $68,000 of taxpayer money on decorations for the Governor’s mansion.
The reports date back to Jan. 5, 2019,...
Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head, Family Resource Management Field Specialist, SDSU Extension
• October 26, 2021
Debt is often considered a negative financial issue. It is important to recognize that not all debt is bad. For example, student loans are an investment in yourself, and a home mortgage helps with acquiring...
Brina Sturm, Assistant Lifestyles Editor
• September 14, 2021
Signed into law March 11, 2021, the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is providing $39.6 billion to institutions and students in order to ensure higher education continues during the...
