Graduate Gift Aid
The term "gift aid" refers to any student financial aid that does not need to be repaid. For graduate students, gift aid often comes in the form of scholarship, grants, fellowships and assistanceships.
What type of aid are you looking for?
Scholarships can come from many different places, and do not necessarily require financial need. Check out search resources, and links to some common scholarships awarded to MSU students.
Begin Your Scholarship Search Today
There are many sources of gift aid out there, if you're willing to put in some time and effort. Search the MSU Scholarships database here, or head to our main scholarships page for information on searching for aid in your community and beyond.
Commonly Awarded Scholarships and Grants
Michigan
The State of Michigan offers a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities, each of which have their own requirements and application processes. Some of these offerings include the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Children of Veterans Tuition Grant, MI Future Educator Fellowship, and the Tuition Incentive Program. View all State of Michigan Student Aid Programs.
Once you have submitted the FAFSA, you can access specific information about your eligibility for state programs using the MiSSG Student Portal.
Out-of-State
Students who reside in other states may look up the financial aid programs offered by their state by visiting finaid.org's state government page.
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) determines your eligibility for many federal, state, institutional and private scholarships and grants. So even if you think your income is too high, it's always best to apply.