Financial Aid, Fellowships, and Scholarships (Graduate)

MSU Financial Aid

https://finaid.msu.edu/grad.asp

Financial aid regulations prohibit a school from allowing students to use financial aid intended for one semester to pay for school charges from a prior semester. Students CANNOT use FUTURE aid to pay past due bills UNLESS the total amount you owe MSU from the prior semester(s) is $200 or less. Students CANNOT take out an MSU Short Term Loan to pay a bill you have a hold for because of the past due bill. There are no exceptions or appeals.

Students receiving federal Title IV financial aid are required to meet several standards to demonstrate they are making academic progress. The Office of Financial Aid (OFA) must monitor Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for all financial aid recipients.

College of Music Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded upon recommendation of the faculty in recognition of musical ability and merit. These awards are made by the College of Music and are separate from awards made by the University based on financial need. Students who entered a graduate program prior to Fall 2022 and who continue to receive music scholarships are required to carry a full academic course load and perform in a major ensemble each term, make normal progress toward their degrees, and fulfill other requirements as listed on the scholarship contract. Scholarships may be renewed upon recommendation of the faculty.

Your scholarship will be listed in SIS and deducted from your bill at the time of billing. If your scholarship award is not listed on your bill, you should check with the Admissions Director, Ben Ebener, in Room 251 Music Building.

The College of Music cannot guarantee funding for the costs of a second master’s or doctoral degree. For information about possible funding, consult the chair of the second degree.

Graduate Fellowship Monies

Fellowships are awarded upon recommendation of the faculty in recognition of musical ability and merit. These awards are made by the College of Music and are separate from awards made by the University based on financial need. Students receiving music fellowships are expected to carry a full academic course load and make normal progress toward degree completion. Fellowships may be renewed upon recommendation of the faculty.

Your fellowship is not listed in your Student Account but will be deducted from your bill at the time of billing.

The College of Music cannot guarantee funding for the costs of a second master’s or doctoral degree. For information about possible funding, consult the chair of the second degree.