Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid Resources available to help pay for college include:
Scholarships | Gift Scholarships | Grants | Loans | Work Study | International Fellowships

Scholarships

Scholarships are gifts of money to pay educational expenses. These awards do not have to be repaid. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, financial need, or both. Most scholarships have specific criteria that must be met regarding program of study, residence, community service, high school attended, or grade point average, among others. Click here for more information on scholarships at MSU.

Grants

Grants are considered gift aid, or aid that does not have to be repaid. To qualify for grant programs you must show significant financial need and maintain satisfactory academic progress. Mountain State University participates in the following grant programs. Click here for more information on grants at MSU.

Loans

Mountain State University participates in two federal loan programs: the Federal Stafford Loan (subsidized and unsubsidized) and the Federal PLUS Loan, for parents of dependent students. Click here for more information on loans at MSU.

Work-study/Fellowships

Federal Work-study
Work-study provides part-time employment to qualifying students enrolled for at least 6 hours of credit. Eligibility is based on University employment needs and the student's demonstrated financial need after all other financial aid is calculated. Click here for more information on work-study at MSU.

International Fellowships
International Fellowship positions provide part-time employment on campus to qualifying international students who are enrolled for at least 12 hours of credit. Eligibility is based on University employment needs and a cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 or better.

Participating international students are paid the established hourly minimum wage. The number of hours is determined by the Office of Student Affairs and Campus Life.

For an application and additional information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs and Campus Life.