Paying for College at M State

Affordable tuition plus financial aid

At M State, college is more affordable than you might think. Nearly half of students receive grants and scholarships that cover their full tuition - money that doesn't have to paid back. Most students qualify for some form of financial aid by completing the FAFSA using M State's school code, 005541.

Whether you're looking to understand your costs, explore payment options, or connect with a call or email, this page walks you through everything you need to know about paying for college at M State. We'll help you find ways to make college more affordable and create a plan for how to pay so you can graduate with less stress and debt. Your success story is worth the investment!

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Important dates and billing information

Check your balance and pay in E-Services, under "Bills and payment." Secured payment is due within the first five days of classes to avoid getting dropped from your courses. Watch the How to Pay Your Bill (video) for step by step instructions.

See Important Dates for financial aid events and deadlines
Visit Student Charges and Payments to see multiple options for paying your bill
Go to Payment Plans to set up a payment plan that works for you

Why fill out the FAFSA if I might not get anything?

Where do I find my financial aid status?

If I am getting financial aid, will I still have a bill?

Is there anything else I need to do to get a financial aid loan?

When is tuition due?

Tuition is due by the 25th day of the term to avoid late fees. If you are waiting on a financial aid disbursement or third-party payment, you can delay paying tuition as long as you have a FAFSA on file and/or have made a $300 payment toward tuition or 15% of the outstanding amount, whichever is less. Find more information at Student Charges and Payments.

How do I pay my bill?

Ways to pay:

Go to E-Services and choose "Bills and Payment," then complete the steps
Pay in person at a campus store
Mail payment with your student ID to a campus store. You'll find campus store mailing addresses at Student Charges and Payments and Campus Stores.

For more information, visit Student Charges and Payments and see How to Pay Your Bill (video).

Addi Yarbrough, M State student on the Fergus Falls campus

Meet Addi

“My original plan was to go to Minnesota State University Moorhead but I realized it was more affordable to go to M State for two years and then transfer. I also liked the smaller class sizes."

Read Addi's story