Prospective Student FAQs
Current Student FAQs
Financial FAQs
Tuition and Fees for FLT Courses
Foreign Language Teaching courses have one of the lowest tuition rates of any graduate program at MSU – which has nothing to do with program quality! Students accepted the Master of Arts or the Certificate all pay the same rate, regardless of residency.
Our Grad Programs | Master of Arts or Certificate
OUR tuition rate for FLT courses, for anyone, anywhere in the world:
$770.00
per credit
Non-Resident | Other Grad Programs
Tuition rate for OTHER programs if your residency is outside Michigan:
$1773.75
per credit
Lifelong Learning | Any Grad Courses
Tuition if you enroll as a Lifelong Learner (non-resident):
$1181.25
per credit
Resident | Other Grad Programs
Tuition rate for OTHER programs or Lifelong if your residency is in Michigan:
$937.25
per credit
For details and comparisons, see the tuition list from the MSU Controller’s Office. Scroll down to: Online Foreign Language Teaching Masters.
Financial Aid for MSU Graduate Students
Graduate students are eligible for a few types of financial aid. Fellowships (gift aid) are rare for online programs at MSU, but there are many other options to help you pay for your degree, including:
- Payment Plans through MSU Controller’s Office > to spread out tuition payments over time.
- Federal Loans with a FAFSA application > eligible if taking 2 or more courses. Recent rates are less than 9%.
- Private Loans without a FAFSA application > many options, but borrow carefully!
- Tuition Reimbursement through your employer or state programs.
- Loan Forgiveness for Undergraduate Borrowing can eliminate federal loans from your undergraduate program if you are a Teacher, you work for the U.S. government, or you work for a non-profit.
- Veteran Educational Benefits are available, though FLT tuition is already lower than in-state tuition.
Payment Plans
MSU Controller’s Office – Payment Plan: https://ctlr.msu.edu/COStudentAccounts/PaymentPlanFAQ.aspx
You do not have to pay your tuition all at once each semester. MSU offers interest-free payment plans. Contact the Controller’s Office directly with questions.
Federal Loans for U.S. residents
If you are a U.S. resident, you are eligible to apply for FAFSA loans. Note that for FAFSA you must enroll in at least 2 courses each semester (considered half-time for graduate students).
- FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
- About FAFSA at MSU: https://finaid.msu.edu/sships.asp
Loan Forgiveness
If you are still paying off federal loans from your undergraduate education, you may be eligible for programs that forgive (cancel) loans. Teachers are eligible if you in a Teacher Shortage Area based on the subject that you teach (including world languages and ESL, in almost every state) or working in a low-income school.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
MSU Support for Veterans and Families
Office of Financial Aid – General Information for Veterans: finaid.msu.edu/veterans
- MSU has assembled a web page for student who are veterans, reservists, or have other military affiliation. See the MSU Student Veterans Information page.
- U.S. military veterans may be eligible for various benefits through the GI Bill®. See the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website for more information.
- For more information about veterans’ benefits at MSU and to apply for certification, contact the MSU’s Veterans’ Certification Office.
Seeking Financial Aid – MSU Resources
MSU Office of Financial Aid: https://finaid.msu.edu/
MSU Graduate School Financial Aid page: https://grad.msu.edu/funding
MSU Libraries Guide to Grants & Financial Aid: https://libguides.lib.msu.edu/grants
In this library guide: Click Grants for Individuals
Student Accounts - Accessing and Troubleshooting
Student Information System: https://student.msu.edu (Click here for the SIS Student Help page)
Access your account, along with many other tasks, through SIS (Student Information System).
Student Guide to Student Accounts: https://sis.msu.edu/_assets/documents/students/StudentGuide-StudentAccounts.pdf
Need help with your account?
If you are in communication with the Office of Financial Aid and need assistance, you should let us know about challenges you are facing: maflt@cal.msu.edu. We may have advice. However, we cannot help you directly with your account or financial aid. You will need to contact the Office of Graduate Student Financial Aid directly. We recommend:
Email: ofagrad@msu.edu AND CC: maflt@cal.msu.edu
Student Assistant Jobs
Hourly jobs: 5-20 hours per week for full semester
Project jobs: 10-12 hours total to 50 hours total
Student Assistant Jobs – Paid positions through the MAFLT Program
Further details are provided on MAFLT Students (sharepoint.com) – see News or main menu for FLT Jobs page.
Other Questions about Tuition and Finances
There are many questions that the MAFLT Office can answer, and many that we cannot. If you have other questions about financial aid or accounts, you should contact the Controller’s Office or the Office of Financial Aid directly.
