Find answers to the most FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS related to the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship.

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Initial Eligibility FAQ

Initial Eligibility and Qualifying for the SD Opportunity Scholarship FAQ

Applying for SD Opportunity FAQ

How to apply and other SD Opportunity Scholarship FAQ

Continuing Eligibility FAQ

Continuing Eligibility for the SD Opportunity Scholarship FAQ

Other SD Opportunity FAQ

Other SD Opportunity Scholarship FAQ

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SD Opportunity Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions

Initial Eligibility Requirements

How does a student qualify for the SD Opportunity Scholarship?

Residency

How do I meet the residency requirement of the SD Opportunity Scholarship?

ACT Requirement

Is an ACT of 24 required to receive funding for the SD Opportunity Scholarship?

ACT Super Score

Can I use an ACT Super Score to qualify for the SD Opportunity Scholarship?

Curriculum Requirements

Does my course meet the SD Opportunity Scholarship Curriculum Requirements?

GPA Requirements

Can I use a weighted GPA to qualify for the SD Opportunity Scholarship? If my school only has a weighted GPA on my transcript, how is my application handled?

Grade Below a C

I received a grade below a C, does that disqualify me from the SD Opportunity Scholarship?

Journalism

Does Journalism meet the curriculum requirements for the SD Opportunity Scholarship?

CTE for Core Content

Does my Career and Technical Education course meet a science or math requirements for the SD Opportunity Scholarship?

Foreign Language

If I choose to complete two units of modern or classical language to meet the curriculum requirements of the scholarship, does that have to be two years of the same language or can I take Spanish I and French I, for example?

Participating Schools

What South Dakota post-secondary schools qualify to accept the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship?

Gap Years

Can I sit out a year or two after high school graduation this spring and still qualify for a scholarship?

Enroll out-of-state during summer

What is the effect of initial scholarship eligibility if a student attends summer school out of state between high school graduation and initial enrollment in participating South Dakota institution?

Applying for the Scholarship

How do I apply for the SD Opportunity Scholarship

Scholarship Portal Log-In

Which log-in should I use for the Scholarship Portal?

Application Review Process

I applied for the SD Opportunity Scholarship, when will my application be reviewed?

Scholarship Deadlines

What are the scholarship deadlines for the SD Opportunity Scholarship?

Competitive Scholarship

If I meet eligibility requirements, will I have to “compete” with other eligible students to receive the scholarship?  Is it first-come, first serve?

Enroll Out-Of-State and Return to SD

Can I go to school in another state for a while and then come back to South Dakota and still qualify for an Opportunity Scholarship?

Maintaining Eligibility Requirements

What will I have to do to maintain my eligibility once I get the scholarship?

Re-Apply?

If I applied and received the SD Opportunity Scholarship last year, do I need to complete any paperwork or form to receive the scholarship the next year?

GPA Below Minimum

I became temporarily ineligible after falling below the 3.0 GPA requirement.  If I am able to raise my cumulative GPA above 3.0 next semester would I qualify to receive the full amount during my senior year?

Minimum Credits

What are the minimum number of credits I need to take each semester to keep my SD Opportunity Scholarship?

Retaking AP Coursework

I was awarded college credit through the AP testing process during high school and have chosen to take the corresponding course in college. How will this affect my continuing scholarship eligibility?

Transferring

Will I be able to keep my scholarship if I transfer to another school?

Graduating College Early

If a student graduates in 3 years, how would the SD Opportunity Scholarship funding be paid out to the student?

Regents' Scholar vs. SD Opportunity Scholarship

What is the difference between a Regents' Scholar Diploma and the SD Opportunity Scholarship?

Exemptions

In what circumstances am I able to request an exemption to the SD Opportunity Scholarship?