Graduate Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

With the flexibility of our program structures and the multiple financing options, there’s never been a better time to start earning your master’s degree. Tuition for the degree programs are as follows:

• Master of Science in Supply Chain Management - $1,450 per credit hour plus $2,000 in room and board fees, books, materials and travel expenses
• Master of Science in Management Strategy and Leadership – $1,090 per credit hour plus books, materials and student fees*
• For-Credit Graduate Certificates – $1,090 per credit hour plus books, materials and student fees

Please note that a one-time, nonrefundable $100 application fee is required. Books and materials are billed separately and are not included in the tuition rate. Your tuition payments may be tax deductible. Your tax advisor can provide further information.

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*Student fees may vary.

Apply for Government-Backed Assistance

Financial aid can come from a variety of sources, including federal loans and grants. Federal Direct (Stafford/Ford) Loans are available to graduate students and must be repaid, typically via installment payments, upon graduation. Providing nearly 14 million postsecondary students with over $150 billion a year in assistance, federal student aid programs are the largest source of student aid in America. Download a free Financial Aid Guide, which explains how to apply for federal loans and grants.

FAFSA

If you require financial assistance to finance your degree, your first step is to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as soon as possible after January 1 the year you plan to enroll. The FAFSA evaluates eligibility for federal student loans and other need-based aid such as scholarships, grants and loans. You will need to provide the school code for Michigan State University, which is 002290.

Federal Direct (Stafford/Ford) Loans

As a graduate student, you may be eligible for federal loans up to $20,500 per year toward your degree.** Federal Direct Loans must be repaid and are available to graduate degree students.

**Maximum yearly loan award amounts are up to the amount listed above. Receipt of financial aid is not a guarantee and is dependent on the individual financial needs of the student.

Financial Aid Office: 517-353-5940
Available 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. EST 

Email Address: finaid@msu.edu