The costs associated with your study abroad program are described in the program information sheet, available from the Office of Study Abroad Resource Room in 108 International Center, and on the program's webpage. It will be helpful to plan for these expenses:
For most programs, MSU tuition will be charged to cover the academic expenses associated with the program. MSU students will pay MSU tuition at the same rate as if they took the classes on campus. Non-MSU students will be classified as Lifelong Education students and will pay the Lifelong Education rate according to whether or not they are Michigan residents. You can calculate your tuition charges using the MSU Student Accounts Tuition, Fees, and Housing Calculator.
MSU students who are unable to pay the deposit by the due date may apply for a short-term loan with the MSU Office of Financial Aid. Non-MSU students are not eligible for this service. If you are an MSU student, you should plan carefully since you can receive only one short-term loan. If you use it to pay your deposit, then you cannot receive a short-term loan to pay your airfare.
Approximately two months before your program departure date, you will receive an email to your MSU email address notifying you that your bill is ready to be viewed online. In most cases, this will be the bill for the tuition and fees and the study abroad program fee. If you are receiving financial aid through MSU, these bills will include appropriate deductions. The program fee MUST be paid in full prior to departure. If you have applied for the MSU Deferment Plan, please note that the program fee for all programs and tuition for first summer session courses cannot be deferred. If you are participating in a winter break or Freshman Seminar Abroad program, your program fee bill will be sent one month before departure, but your tuition charge will follow the spring or fall semester tuition billing schedule.
Notification will be sent to your MSU email account. Be sure to regularly check your MSU email account to learn when your bill is ready to be viewed online (labeled as "MSU eBill Notification").
If you do not pay your tuition and course fees bill by the due date, you may be dis-enrolled from your courses. You will receive notification that your schedule has been cancelled. This means that you have been dis-enrolled from your courses, but not the study abroad program. If you still intend to participate, contact OSA immediately! If you intend to withdraw, but have not submitted your withdrawal in your My Study Abroad portal, you will remain financially responsible for the program fee until your withdrawal is submitted.
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