Funding

The Council of Graduate Students has funding available to currently enrolled MSU graduate and professional students. All requests submitted past the deadline for applications will not be considered. Funding is not available if you’ve requested a refund of your COGS tax.

Other Funding Sources:

For additional funding resources available through The Graduate School, please visit their website: https://grad.msu.edu/funding

Planning a study abroad experience? Be sure to connect with MSU Education Abroad and explore funding here: https://educationabroad.isp.msu.edu/plan/funding-options/

Scholarships available through Student Life & Engagement (SLE): https://sle.msu.edu/scholarships

International Student Orgs – may be able to apply for funding to host events/programming with OISS: https://oiss.isp.msu.edu/get-involved/student-leadership/student-group-funding/

Office of Research and Innovation: https://research.msu.edu/find-funding 

For Emergency Situations:

The Graduate School – Emergency Fellowship Funding: https://grad.msu.edu/emergency-fellowship-funding

MSU Office of International Students and Scholars

MSU Office of Financial Aid – FAQ

MSU Office of Financial Aid – Loan information

MSU Support Our Spartans (SOS) Emergency Fund:   Application

More about the donor-supported SOS Emergency Fund and how to give: https://givingto.msu.edu/crowdpower/support-our-spartans 

Always check with your department too to inquire about funds for academic-related expenses, including conference-related travel, or even emergency funds if you are experiencing an emergency hardship.  Many departments have their own emergency funds, or can help advise in emergency situations to support their students as well.

Another alternative to get you through a temporary rough spot are COGS Short Term Loans.

Click on the icons below to learn more about COGS resources!