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 pay the same rate, regardless of residency (same tuition for in-state, out-of-state, or international): $700 per credit = $2100 per course.
For details and comparisons, see the tuition list from the MSU Controller’s Office. Look for: “Online Foreign Language Teaching Masters”
http://ctlr.msu.edu/COStudentAccounts/TuitionFees/Resident_Graduate_FallSpring.aspx
Need help with MSU Financial Aid?
Current and newly accepted students: You should let the Program Director know about challenges you are facing,
but 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 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
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.
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
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
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.
Fellowships and Assistantships
Go to Funding Opportunities page
Click to learn more about funding opportunities for FLT students.
Linguistic Diversity Fellowships
- Incoming students – 5 per semester – covers tuition for 3 credits – apply during admissions process
- Master’s project – 1 selected per year – requires EM application and faculty letter of support
MAFLT-NLRC Graduate Assistantship
- Full tuition and stipend, for 5 courses per calendar year and 20 hours/week of work
- Only available to students in MAFLT Program
- Apply for Fall 2023 by March 15
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.
