Application Fee Waivers

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Fee Waivers

Typically, the Graduate School does not offer graduate application fee waivers.

However, there are three scenarios that qualified students can use for application fee waivers:

  • the Big Ten Academic Alliance FreeApp program
  • the McNair Fee Waiver
  • participation in targeted events (SACNAS, ABRCMS, AISES, ERN, SROP, etc.).

The Big Ten Academic Alliance FreeApp program is designed to increase access to graduate education for students who possess qualities and experiences that enhance the diversity of the intellectual, cultural and social environments at Big Ten Academic Alliance universities.

We strongly recommend that applicants review the eligibility prior to filling out the form below. Due to the limited availability of funds, MSU can only provide one waiver per person.

For more information, please contact the graduate school at gradschool@grd.msu.edu.

FreeApp Request Form

The McNair Scholars Program is designed to prepare undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.

McNair Scholars should fill out the form below with their MSU department of interest.

Questions about McNair and events waivers or to schedule a McNair Visit to campus, please contact Steven Thomas at 517-432-3268.

McNair Waiver Form