The authentic MSU experience is invaluable, but it is also a point of pride for MSU to make this experience affordable. At MSU 94 percent of our undergraduate students receive some type of financial aid. Your first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have your results sent to MSU (FAFSA Code: 001976). These results will help us determine whether you qualify for need-based financial aid, which includes grants, loans and federal student employment/work study.
Applying for financial aid can be confusing. That’s why we have helpful financial aid counselors available to make this process as stress-free as possible. Make an appointment to meet with an MSU
financial aid counselor to review your options.
Financial aid helps students and families meet educational expenses that cannot be met through their own resources. It can be either need-based or non-need-based. The results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with the cost-of-education determines whether or not a student has financial need.

Students and parents can complete the 2020-21 FAFSA using the myStudentAid app. Look for the "myFAFSA" component to complete your FAFSA.