Private School Financial Aid in North Dakota
2026 programs, income limits, and how to apply
North Dakota has no state voucher program, but 28% of private school families still get aid through school-based financial assistance. Average tuition: $5,800/year.
Check Your Eligibility
Enter your household income to see which North Dakota programs you might qualify for.
Gross income before taxes. Income limits shown for a family of 4; actual limits scale with household size.
North Dakota Financial Aid Programs
All available programs for private school families in 2026
School-based financial aid
Catholic Diocese of Bismarck and Fargo, plus Lutheran schools, provide church-funded tuition aid
Varies
by school
The Full Picture in North Dakota
North Dakota has no state-funded private school aid. The silver lining: tuition is among the lowest in the country at $5,800 average. Almost all North Dakota private schools are faith-based (Catholic or Lutheran) and offer church-member tuition discounts. The Diocese of Bismarck and Diocese of Fargo provide need-based tuition assistance. At $5,800, many families can manage without aid.
How to Apply for Aid in North Dakota
Apply for state programs first
North Dakota has no state-funded program. Skip to step 2.
Apply for school-based aid at every school
Most schools use TADS, FACTS, or SSS for financial aid assessment. Apply by January-February for the following school year. School aid stacks with state programs.
Check private scholarship organizations
Local nonprofits, community foundations, and religious organizations often provide additional scholarships. Search "[your city] private school scholarships" for local options.