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Office of Financial Aid

Office of Financial Aid

  • About
    • Contact
    • Our Mission
    • OFA Terms and Conditions
  • |
  • Prospective Students
    • Getting Started
    • Complete the FAFSA
    • Estimate Your Costs
    • Next Steps
    • Spartan Tuition Advantage
    • Search For Scholarships
    • Loan Resources
    • Special Degrees and Populations
    • Manage Your Aid
  • |
  • Undergraduate Aid
    • Spartan Tuition Advantage
    • Scholarships, Grants & Loans
    • Other Aid
    • Special Degrees and Populations
    • Manage Your Aid
  • |
  • Graduate & Professional Aid
    • Gift Aid
    • Loans
    • Manage Your Aid
    • Other Types of Aid
    • College of Law
    • Medical Students
    • Grad FAQs
    • Special Degrees and Populations
  • |
  • FAQs
    • FAFSA
    • Spartan Tuition Advantage
    • Aid Eligibility
    • Notification and Disbursement
    • Special Populations
  • |
  • References
    • Advisors
    • Calendar of Financial Aid
    • CARES Act Reporting
    • Disbursement
    • Enrollment Chart
    • Federal Notices
    • Glossary
    • Grade Levels and Loan Limits
    • Institutional Award Policy
    • Loan Proration
    • Satisfactory Academic Progress
    • Professional Judgment
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Verification
    • Help
Office of Financial Aid
  • About
  • Prospective Students
  • Undergraduate Aid
  • Graduate & Professional Aid
  • FAQs
  • References

< About

  • Contact
  • Our Mission
  • OFA Terms and Conditions

< Prospective Students

  • Getting Started
  • Complete the FAFSA
  • Estimate Your Costs
  • Next Steps
  • Spartan Tuition Advantage
  • Search For Scholarships
  • Loan Resources
  • Special Degrees and Populations
  • Manage Your Aid

< Undergraduate Aid

  • Spartan Tuition Advantage
  • Scholarships, Grants & Loans
  • Other Aid
  • Special Degrees and Populations
  • Manage Your Aid

< Graduate & Professional Aid

  • Gift Aid
  • Loans
  • Manage Your Aid
  • Other Types of Aid
  • College of Law
  • Medical Students
  • Grad FAQs
  • Special Degrees and Populations

< FAQs

  • FAFSA
  • Spartan Tuition Advantage
  • Aid Eligibility
  • Notification and Disbursement
  • Special Populations

< References

  • Advisors
  • Calendar of Financial Aid
  • CARES Act Reporting
  • Disbursement
  • Enrollment Chart
  • Federal Notices
  • Glossary
  • Grade Levels and Loan Limits
  • Institutional Award Policy
  • Loan Proration
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress
  • Professional Judgment
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Verification
  • Help

Find Your Future

Navigating the financial aid process can seem daunting at first, but we’re here to help you every step of the way.

Office of Financial Aid >

Prospective Students

THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS: FIRST STEPS

DO YOUR RESEARCH

Calculate the cost of your MSU education, and research avenues to help fund your journey.

Do Your Research

COMPLETE THE FAFSA 

To receive any federal scholarships, grants or loans, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Complete the FAFSA

LOOK FOR YOUR AWARD 

After you've applied for aid, you'll receive an award notification letter. Here are your next steps.

Next Steps

Notification and Disbursement

Frequently Asked Questions 

There are many factors used in determining student financial aid. On our FAQ page, we break down many questions related to notification and disbursement. We know it can be overwhelming, and you can always contact us to speak to an advisor if you have questions

FAQs
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TOOLS TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR JOURNEY 

Sample Budgets

Calculate Your Costs

Explore Scholarships

Resources

  • FAFSA
  • Federal Loans
  • SIS Help
  • Guest Access
  • MI Aid Programs
  • Admissions Scholarships
  • Tech Support

Enrollment Services

  • Office of the Registrar
  • Student Accounts
  • Office of Admissions

Reports

  • CARES Act Funding

Support Services

  • Disability Resources
  • Veterans Resources

Working at MSU

  • MSU Office of International Students and Scholars
  • MSU Graduate School
  • MSU Student Affairs and Services

Contact us

(517) 432-8000

Email

onestop@msu.edu

In-Person Financial Aid Assistance

Hannah Admininstration Building 426 Auditorium Rd, Rm 140 East Lansing, MI 48824

Financial Aid Mailing Address

Michigan State University Student Services Building 556 E. Circle Dr., Room 252 East Lansing, MI 48824

FAFSA/Federal School Code

002290

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