We have several upcoming opportunities, including fellowships, assistantships, and paid internships. Scroll down! If you are looking for other information about tuition, billing, student accounts, or other information about financial aid, go to the Financial FAQs page.
Program Fellowships
Up to 5 fellowships per semester
These fellowships are intended for language teachers who intend to make a significant contribution to increasing the diversity of the field, in terms of teacher identity and languages taught. They are equal to tuition for one full course (10% of the program). Application is a supplement to the general MAFLT application. Instructions and form provided in the Admissions Guide.
Internships and Assistantships
Do you teach a less-commonly taught language?
Thanks to funding provided by a federal Title VI grant, the National LCTL Resource Center offers a graduate assistant position for the MAFLT Program. Available for one student at a time. Must be enrolled full-time student and eligible to work in the U.S. The assistantship provides tuition, a stipend, and health benefits in return for 20 hours of work per week.
Preference is given to teachers of less-commonly-taught languages (LCTLs), but others may apply. Hours are flexible and remote work options are available.
How to Apply for 2025-26
- Currently in MAFLT Program: Complete GA application by March 15, 2025
- Applying to the MAFLT Program: Complete MAFLT application and GA application by March 15, 2025 and state Summer or Fall as first semester
The position of MAFLT Program Assistant is a graduate assistantship that involves working 10 hours per week for the MAFLT Program and 10 hours for the National LCTL Resource Center (nlrc.msu.edu). This GA must be a full-time student and able to meet in person on campus. Past Program Assistants have come from the Second Language Studies, German, and Linguistics programs.
Meet the current Program Assistant
If you are interested in this position, talk to your graduate program director or advisor. You must apply through the common GA application for LiLaC, RCS, and CeLTA.
The MAFLT Program offers opportunities to work with FLT faculty on tasks and projects related to communication, curriculum, technology, and research, for periods ranging from a few weeks to multiple semesters. You must be a current MAFLT student and maintain highly satisfactory academic standing to hold one of these positions. Learn about upcoming opportunities:
Current Students: Go to MAFLT SharePoint page
Other Visitors: See Financial Aid, Tuition, and Billing
