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A few words about education and money…

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.
— Derek Bok

Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't.
— Pete Seeger

Spartan podcast features interview with OFA Director

Rick Shipman, Director of the MSU Office of Financial Aid, was interviewed for the Spartan Podcast on August 4, 2008. In the interview he explains the financial aid process, and makes recommendations to parents about having "the talk" with their students about how their education costs will be funded. Listen to the podcast here.

Comparative college data

Find data about admissions, enrollment, retention, cost and financial aid for MSU and other 4-year colleges and universities online at Undergraduate Education Reports, part of the Voluntary System of Accountability program.

 

Some MSU financial aid stats (2008-2009 aid year)

• Total financial aid from all sources disbursed in 2008-09: $530,632,993
• Total student loans: $275,187,830 for 23,241 students
• Total parent loans: $54,600,104 for 4,944 parents
• Total need-based grants: $72,219,895 for 11,371 students
• Total other grants/scholarships: $125,938,877 for 25,299 students
• Total Work Study Earnings: $2,686,288 for 1,396 students
• Unduplicated number of students receiving financial aid: 37,447 or 74% of the total enrollment
• Unduplicated number of enrolled students: 50,879
• Most asked financial aid question: "Where's my refund?"

Read about national trends in college costs and financial aid …