As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at USD to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at University of South Dakota is around $3,572 and the federal grant is $4,945. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $1,322 and institutional aid worth $3,572. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to University of South Dakota amount to $8,262,124 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $9,240,910.