Bemidji State University or BSU is a public University founded in 1919 as Bemidji State Normal School, and which is now a part of the diverse, statewide system of higher education, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

Bemidji State University offers numerous opportunities of distance education, which include:
• Online Courses and Programs
• ITV(Interactive Television) Extension Courses
• Guided/Self-Directed Study

Students may pursue both undergraduate and graduate degree through online or hybrid learning options. The degree offerings include the Master of Science in Education, Master of Education, Master of Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Applied Science and Certifications in the following areas: Educational Technology, Reading Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Special Education, Industrial Technology, Teacher Education, Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship / Small Business Management, Technology Management, Applied Engineering and Criminal Justice.

Financial Aid
Bemidji State University offers numerous options of financial assistance to its students. However, the financial aid opportunities exist only for students enrolled in a hybrid format programs. Such students can choose from a variety of scholarships, grants, employment and loans available from federal, state, institutional and private sources.