Michigan Education Trust (MET)
Michigan Education Trust (MET) is a prepaid tuition program that pays tuition and mandatory fees (in some instances) only. If you expect your tuition to be paid by MET, you must have an activated contract. To activate your contract, contact MET directly via email at TreasMET@michigan.gov and via phone at 1.800.MET.4KID (1.800.638.4543). MET will provide MSU with a roster of students attending any given semester. Tuition will be charged to the student's account and a conditional MET credit will be applied by MSU. MSU will invoice MET after quarter term each semester.
For questions concerning charges and credit hours billed to MET by MSU, please contact our office at sponsor.student@ctlr.msu.edu.
Michigan Education Savings Plan (MESP):
MESP is a state sponsored 529 college savings program. There are two options for making payments to MSU using your 529 savings plan:
- 529 savings plan payments can be initiated in the bill payment area in the Student Information System (SIS). There is a $10 service fee to pay online.
- You may also have a payment mailed. You may initiate a payment from your 529 account via MESP (www.misaves.com).
Please ensure your processor includes the student's ID number on the check and send to:
Michigan State University
Hannah Administration Building
426 Auditorium Rd., Room 110
East Lansing, MI 48824-2602
Veteran Educational Benefits
Enrollment certification for Veterans Educational Benefits is processed by the Office of the Registrar, located in room 150 Hannah Administration Building. The Department of Veteran Affairs determines eligibility for veteran and dependent education benefits. Once a determination is made, the Office of the Registrar certifies student enrollment in compliance with the Department of Veterans Affairs regulations. The Veterans Certification Team is dedicated to making your experience at MSU a positive one. More information can be provided by the Office of the Registrar.
Tax Form 1042-S
The Form 1042S: Foreign Person’s U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding is used to report scholarships, grants received, stipends or tuition scholarships, and compensation for independent and dependent personal services for individuals classified as "nonresident alien for tax purposes". In addition, income exempt from withholding is also reported on a 1042-S. Michigan State University will provide three copies of the 1042-S by March 15th for the previous tax year. A copy of the 1042-S must be filed with the Federal and State tax returns.
Important Note: Michigan State University is unable to provide you with tax advice. If you have any tax-related questions, you should seek the counsel of an informed tax preparer or adviser.
Dual Enrolled High School Students:
Dual Enrollment (DE) is an opportunity for students in grades 9.5-12 to enroll in select undergraduate courses at Michigan State University while in high school. More information is available at Home - Dual Enrollment - Michigan State University (msu.edu)