Other Outside Opportunities

State Grants
Students are encouraged to review state grants available to them from their own states. Contact the DWU Financial Aid Office for the name and address of your state grant agency.

Other Assistance
There are numerous other organizations that offer financial assistance to eligible students. These include, but are not limited to, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Social Services, and the South Dakota One Stop Career Center System. Interested students should contact the nearest representative of the appropriate organization.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
WIA is an employment and training program designed to provide services that will increase skills for adults and youth that will result in employment and an increase in earnings. Selection for participation in the program is based on an assessment of your needs, interests, abilities, motivation and the prospects for successfully completing the program. For more information go to the SD Department of Labor site or contact:

Workforce Investment Act
SD Department of Labor
Kneip Building
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
(605) 773-5017
(605) 773-3101 Voice/TTY