Financial Aid
Domestic Students
General Financial Assistance Information
The Graduate School offers a variety of resources to students pursuing graduate studies at Michigan State University including information regarding funding resources.
Graders
On occasion faculty may hire students to assist them. The faculty usually hires students they know from previous classes etc. Students should talk with faculty about their interest in employment. The department secretary will also keep a list of students looking for employment so that should a position become available she can refer names to the faculty.
Graduate Assistantships
The department rarely hires MS students for graduate assistantships. The doctoral students in the department usually fill these positions. However, various other departments on campus hire graduate assistants. For more information on assistantships see The Graduate School.
Scholarships/Fellowships
At this time there are several scholarship opportunities available. Numerous fellowships of $2000 will be awarded annually to students in the MS degree programs in accounting. Students will be notified of these opportunities through email, class announcements and through the department listserv.
Part-time Employment
A variety of part-time jobs are available to students on and off campus. The Student Employment Office lists many of these positions. In addition students should check the local newspapers for position announcements and visit/call local businesses and organizations of interest.
Full-time Employment at Michigan State University
Some students work on campus and pursue their graduate studies on a part-time basis. Information regarding employment opportunities at MSU can be found through Human Resources.
International Students
The department of Accounting & Information Systems does not provide financial assistance for international students requesting admission to the Master of Science in Accounting program.