Another problem the COVID-19 pandemic may create for international students and scholars is financial hardship. If you are struggling to pay rent, pay for your tuition, or are experiencing other financial distress, please make an appointment with an OISS advisor to discuss your options.
To help us provide more resources to those in need, we have also included links to donate to these funds, for those who are interested. Should you have any questions about giving to MSU, please email ISP Advancement at .
The Summer 2021 International Student COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Award application closed on Monday, June 7, 2021. We are no longer accepting applications at this time.
OISS is again able to provide limited financial assistance to international students who are experiencing financial difficulty because of the pandemic.
If you experiencing financial distress as a direct result of COVID-19, please login to MyOISS and submit an application for the International Student COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Award.
Examples of financial need could include any of the following:
To be eligible for this financial assistance you must meet the following criteria:
Please email
if you have questions about the award or the application process.
OISS has a few other methods of offering assistance specifically for international students and scholars who have a demonstrated financial need.
There are a number of short term, low-interest loans available to international students. Find details and application processes on the Financial Aid website.
Graduate students may be able to get funding from their academic departments. Graduate students can learn more about funding opportunities through their academic departments.
The Graduate School website lists resources for external funding, tips for writing grant proposals, and more.
COGS Working-Remotely Technology Awards: to help with the costs of technology upgrades needed to complete coursework-research remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, COGS has designated a limited amount of funds to offer one-time reimbursement awards of up to $50 to Graduate and Professional students. Find more details and apply on the COGS website.