Q: Does this apply to all programs at MSU?
A: No. In-state tuition only applies to the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and the Master of Science in User Experience programs through the College of Communication Arts and Sciences.
Q: Do international students also receive in-state pricing?
A: Yes. The in-state tuition is the tuition price all students in the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and the Master of Science in User Experience programs pay.
Q: Are there any additional fees non-Michigan residents need to pay with this new pricing?
A: Yes. International students will pay an additional $500 deposit.
Q: I’m an MSU alum who attended either the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication or the Master of Science in User Experience program. Will this pricing change be retroactive?
A: No. This pricing is only available to current and future students in the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and the Master of Science in User Experience programs.
Q: I’m currently a student in the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication or the Master of Science in User Experience program. Does this pricing change apply to me?
A: Yes, this pricing change applies to currently enrolled students in either the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication or the Master of Science in User Experience programs.
Q: I’m currently a student in the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication or the Master of Science in User Experience program. Will this pricing change be retroactive to my previously completed semesters?
A: No, this pricing change applies to the current semester and future semesters students enroll in for either the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication or the Master of Science in User Experience programs.
Q: Do I need to apply for the in-state tuition rate, or is it automatically applied?
A: No, the in-state tuition rate is automatically applied for students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and the Master of Science in User Experience programs.
Q: Is there any residency or visa status requirement for this new tuition rate?
A: No. All students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and the Master of Science in User Experience programs automatically receive this rate.
Q: Will my financial aid or scholarship be adjusted because of the lower tuition?
A: Yes, the $920 per credit hour rate will route through financial aid and adjusted accordingly. We recommend any existing students call the financial aid office and go through their aid package and ensure that everything is looking accurate with the new tuition amounts.
Q: Can I still qualify for scholarships even with in-state pricing?
A: Yes, you may still qualify for scholarships even if you are receiving in-state tuition pricing. Scholarship eligibility is based on the specific criteria outlined for each individual scholarship. We encourage you to explore and apply for any scholarships you’re eligible for. If you have questions, please reach out to Rachel Iseler rachel@msu.edu.
Q: Does this apply to both part-time and full-time student status?
A: Yes. All students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and the Master of Science in User Experience programs automatically receive the $920 per credit hour rate.
Q: What is the in-state resident graduate tuition?
A: The current in-state resident graduate tuition rate is $920 per credit hour.