a brick archway with columns and trees in the background

Paying for College

Investing in your education is a significant decision, and at Minnesota State Mankato, we're here to support you. Discover detailed information on tuition costs and explore a variety of financial aid options to help make your college experience affordable. Let us guide you through the process of funding your future.

A return on
investment, unlike
any other

Better Understand MSU Costs

Understand and plan for the expenses you might encounter in your educational journey. Estimate your cost of attendance. 

Tuition and Cost

Apply for Aid

Financial Aid

Regardless of how you take classes you may qualify for federal or state financial aid. Utilize the checklists to guide you through the financial aid process.   

Net Price Calculator Tool

Additional Financial Aid and Resources

student receiving paperwork from someone sitting at a desk

Grants and Loans

Explore an overview of loan and grant opportunities available to assist in financing your college education. 

Grants

Loans

two students talking and walking near the Career Development Center on campus

Work Study and Graduate Assistantships

Eligible students may earn funds by working part-time with approved on campus employers. Learn more about options available.

Work Study Undergraduate

Graduate and Doctoral Assistantships

birds eye view of MSU campus on a sunny day

Which Tuition Rate Applies to Me

Better understand our residency and reciprocity information and where you fit. 

Residency and Reciprocity

female in military uniform hugging her son and dog

Veterans

Based on your military service, you may qualify for additional aid and other education benefits. 

Veterans

a person sitting at a table holding a tablet

Scholarships

No matter where you are in your educational journey, we have a variety of scholarships to help you pay for college. Visit our Scholarship page to start your search. 

Scholarships

a person sitting at a desk with a laptop

Pay Your Bill

Manage payments, view charges and access other features related to paying your bill.  

Pay Your Bill

Office of Student Financial Services - Campus Hub