Michigan State University is nation’s pioneer land-grant university that began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. For more than 150 years the University teaches, explore and discover, achieve its potential and create circumstances that help its numerous students to achieve theirs. Nowadays Michigan State University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate courses via the Internet. It is a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.

Being one of the nation’s large research universities, Michigan State University offers its students professional and all-round education. Michigan State University is a place where vaccines are invented and rare isotopes are discovered. Students will find lots of majors and programs, lots of ways to find their place, and lots of things to do - from big-time cultural events to Big Ten athletics. Michigan State University is where the vast number of opportunities available to students is matched only by the immensity of the chance to make a difference.

Students of Michigan State University come from all 50 states and more than 130 countries. The majority of them win championship titles and some of the world’s most prestigious academic awards. Besides there are more than 600 student organizations and more than 200 academic programs to explore.

Financial Aid

Michigan State University’s Office of Financial Aid helps students invest in their studies. It is difficult for many families to pay full educational costs from current income or savings. If students require financial assistance, their first step is to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online as soon as possible after January 1 of the year they plan to enroll. The Office of Financial Aid provides several cost calculators to assist students in personalizing costs and financial aid estimates.