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New Student Financial Aid Checklist

  Starting your journey at MSU? Here’s how to make sure you’ve got your financial aid in order.

Apply for Aid

  1. Submit Your FAFSA Early

    This is your first step to getting aid. Use code 002360 to send your information to MSU. 

  2. Review the Status of your Application

    Check for any additional documents needed in the Financial Aid Portal.

  3. Accept or Decline Aid

    Check and confirm your financial aid award information in E-Services.

  4. Complete Forms

    Make sure any additional loan, grant or work study paperwork is finished.

  5. Check Deadlines

    Stay updated by logging into your student portal or check the tuition and fee schedule.

  6. Enroll in Classes

    You need to be enrolled to receive aid. 

  7. Maintain Enrollment & Make Adequate Progress Standards

    Stay enrolled and continue to meet academic standards to continue receiving aid.