FAFSA Completion Project
The North Dakota University System (NDUS) is participating in a national effort to increase the number of FAFSA completions of high school seniors in the state. The FAFSA Completion Project provides participating high school districts with individual student’s FAFSA completion information. Counselors, or others who work directly with seniors, are able to log into E-Transcript to view FAFSA completion information. This is a tool to help counselors determine which individual students have submitted a FAFSA and whether the FAFSA has any issues requiring follow-up for the student, such as missing signatures or verification. It provides the opportunity for targeted outreach to seniors as they navigate the financial aid process.
ND High School Seniors — FAFSA Completion Rates
Completion rates for graduating classes 2020–2025.
| Year | FAFSA Completion Rate | Reporting Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025* | 37% | Apr 18, 2025 |
| 2024 | 48% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| 2023 | 46% | Sep 30, 2023 |
| 2022 | 47% | Sep 30, 2022 |
| 2021 | 47% | Sep 30, 2021 |
| 2020 | 48% | Sep 30, 2020 |
* The 2025–26 FAFSA opened on December 1, 2024.
Participation
To participate in this project, a district will need to complete the Data Use Agreement with the NDUS. For more information or to request a Data Use Agreement, contact the NDUS at ndfinaid@ndus.edu or call 701-328-2964.
Please click the link below to see how many seniors have created their FSA ID by county.