Program Costs

The program fee in 2004 was $3,094.00 which includes accommodations, most meals, support services, ground transportation in Europe, a coursepack of readings, briefing materials, and handouts, and field trips. It also includes the required accident and sickness insurance coverage while overseas, administered through Hinchcliff International, Inc. This policy provides for supplementary health insurance, assistance in locating the nearest, most appropriate medical care, and medically necessary evacuation. The program fee did not include MSU tuition and fees, some meals, airfare, or personal spending money.

Once enrolled in courses, students will receive a bill from the MSU Student Receivables Office for the Study Abroad program fee and MSU tuition and fees, based on the number of credits taken. Students will enroll in courses according to the MSU enrollment schedule.

Program fees, dates, and arrangements may be subject to change due to unexpected circumstances.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial assistance is available when students make appropriate arrangements with MSU's Office of Study Abroad and Office of Financial Aid. Financial aid recipients are required to identify themselves to MSU Office of Study Abroad staff upon application to a study abroad program.

Scholarships are also available to qualified MSU students on a competitive basis.

In addition to the normal sources of financial assistance, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources will provide a significant number of scholarships to student enrolled in their college. Check with the program faculty members for more information about scholarship eligibility.  A limited amount of funding is also available from the Department of Resource Development.