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Scholarships and Financial Aid
Scholarships and financial aid help you pay for college.
Applying for scholarships
You have access to exclusive scholarships.
To apply, complete your FAFSA and MSU Annual Scholarship Application.
What are the requirements?
For many scholarships, your grades are the biggest factor.
Your financial need, major and campus or community service can help you earn scholarships, too.
You're considered for all scholarships in which you're eligible.
More options
You may also qualify for scholarships from the college (CNAS), additional university-wide scholarships or financial aid.
For more information, refer to the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Graduate assistantships
A graduate assistantship covers your tuition costs for a master's degree. You'll also receive a stipend for living expenses.
MSU Foundation Scholarships
MSU Foundation Scholarships are made possible through private gifts to the University made by individuals, groups or companies. They are awarded to students each year based on a wide range of criteria: college, major/minor, high school attended, outstanding academic achievement, leadership, financial need, etc.
The Search Tool will allow you to view available scholarships. You may search using keywords or the category search filter option, however you cannot apply for scholarships using the Search Tool.
For more information, including how to apply for all Foundation Scholarship opportunities by the March 1 deadline, please visit the MSU Foundation Scholarships.