<p>Hey guys I am currently a Junior looking to attend Michigan State University in 2012. Right now I live in New York, the tuition rate for an out of state resident for 1 year is around $39,000 and I am willing to pay that (will be dorming freshman and sophomore year). My problem is I don't want to end up paying out of state tuition for the next 3 years. Is there any way to pay the out of state tuition for the first year (2 semesters) and then pay the in state tuition for the next 3 years. Thanks in advance for your answers! Moving to Michigan is definitely not a possibility (my parents just won't do it). My plan is to dorm the first 2 years then rent an apartment the next two years.</p>
<p>Your ‘plan’ or some variant of it is proposed almost weekly on this board, and the answer is always the same: states are very strict in their residency requirements BECAUSE they don’t want OOS students trying to get IS tuition. The best way to answer questions like this is to go to the primary source, Google ‘Michigan State University residency’:</p>
<p>[MSU</a> RO: Out-Of-State Tuition Regulations](<a href=“MSU RO: Error 404: Web Page Not Found”>MSU RO: Regulations for Qualifying for In-State Tuition)</p>
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<p>Your place of residence while you are an undergrad is the state in which your PARENTS reside. If you want instate tuition in Michigan, your FAMILY would need to move to Michigan a year before you plan to enroll there.</p>
<p>NY state has a wealth of SUNY schools that are extremely modestly priced. Isn’t there SOME school within that system that will meet your needs? Your family works and pays taxes to support the SUNY schools…you get instate rates there.</p>
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<p>The real question is, how do your parents feel about paying $40K or so for all 4 years? Michigan is not one of the states that grants instate residency for undergrads easily. They have their hands full just trying to stay afloat and support their own residents! I agree with Thumper, other than big name sports, there are great programs at the SUNY schools and I’d encourage you to apply to at least one of them as a financial safety. What major(s) are you interested in? Are you likely to pursue a graduate degree as well?</p>
<p>Just looked at your chances thread…how is it that 3 days ago you were a Florida resident?!</p>
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<p>So OP which is it? Are you a resident of Florida or a resident of NY? On your other thread, you said you lived in NY…as of February 7.</p>
<p>If you are a resident of Florida, I would urge you to improve on your 1100 CR/Math SAT score so you could qualify for Bright Futures.</p>
<p>I am a citizen of NY (I don’t know why I put Florida), SUNY school is my last option (not interested), I have been a huge fan of MSU (since I was 10) so it’s always been a dream school. I indeed on getting a MBA in human resources (business). Is there any way that I can pay for the out of state tuition the first year ($39,000) and then the instate tuition for the next 3 years.</p>
<p>No!!!</p>
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<p>NO…not unless your FAMILY relocates to Michigan. And even then, you will have a problem. If your family moves prior to your senior year in high school, you will qualify as an instate resident when you are a college freshman.</p>
<p>If you enroll in MSU as a freshman and your family moves during that year, you will not even qualify when you are a sophomore…your family would need to reside there for a FULL YEAR BEFORE you can gain instate status for tuition purposes. </p>
<p>The other thing…and I don’t know if MSU has this policy or not…at MANY schools, your status remains the same regardless for all four years. So if you start as an OOS student, you remain that for the full time you are enrolled.</p>
<p>Michigan schools do NOT allow you to establish residency for tuition purposes WHILE you are a college student.</p>
<p>The reality is…you are a NY resident (or Florida or wherever). You are NOT a Michigan resident and do not qualify for instate tuition. And NO there is no way for you to gain it for the subsequent three years if your family doesn’t relocate.</p>
<p>Is there any website that can clearly show me how (If its even possible) I can qualify for in state tuition, thanks for your help so far :)</p>
<p>No, there is no website because it is not possible. You seem to have difficulty accepting reality.</p>
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<p>Read post #2…and click on the link. It clearly tells you MSU’s instate/out of state tuition guidelines.</p>
<p>There is NOT a website that will tell you that you CAN qualify for instate tuition at MSU because you can NOT qualify for instate tuition at MSU UNLESS YOUR FAMILY MOVES THERE a year before you plan to enroll in college.</p>
<p>I know you don’t want to believe this…but it’s the way it is. You are a resident of NY. If you want to pay IN STATE tuition…you need to look at schools in NY.</p>
<p>Well of course I have difficulty accepting this 
It sucks to see 11% is out of state and are able to afford the full $130,000 for 4 years. I’ll look into financial aid but my GPA (3.3-3.4) isn’t that good enough for scholarships.</p>
<p>Have you even looked at the SUNY/CUNYs? There are a lot of them, and some have very good business schools…although your stats are probably going to make some of them unlikely for admissions. Unless you parent’s are willing to shell out $160K or so for undergrad, I would focus on getting your test scores up a bit and check out Albany or UB…both have very good programs and are going to be half the cost! You’re probably going to need to save big debt for grad school. Do a program search at suny.edu and try to visit a few of the better schools…you may be very pleasantly surprised!</p>
<p>I am going to call MSU tomorrow and see what they say. I can get into UB due to the fact that I know some people on admissions and my grades are still decent enough to get in. It just sucks to find out that for the last 7 years I have had my mind set on one school and now I am learning that school is going to cost me a fortune.</p>
<p>Dubble, what IS your family financial situation? Do you qualify for the TAP in NY state? Will you qualify for any federally funded aid (you will get a $5500 Stafford loan regardless)? </p>
<p>Even IF you qualified for merit aid at MSU, it would likely NOT cover the difference between the instate and out of state costs. The state of Michigan, as many other states, feels obliged to help the taxpaying residents who SUPPORT the university system, not out of state students.</p>
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<p>You may find that the offices you are trying to contact do not have regular employees working on Saturday…I would suggest you call on Monday.</p>
<p>Well, better to shake the “dream school” now than to find out that it’s unaffordable at this time next year! UB is a great school, with a very diverse student body, lots to do, and many opportunities, but your stats have you skirting the edge of the lowest quartile and the SUNYs have seen a surge in apps due to the economy in recent years. Not saying you wouldn’t be admitted but I would really recommend that you focus on keeping your junior grades as high as possible and consider retaking the SAT or take the ACT as well. You may want to add one of the less competitive SUNY colleges to your list just in case you’re waitlisted for UB. Good luck!</p>
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<p>Thanks thumper, I thought I’d become invisible or something.</p>
<p>I don’t really want to discuss my parents income but it’s above 70 grand a year, but like I said there only willing to pay between 60k and 80k for the whole year. Honestly thunder my guidance counselor did not do the best job explaining how all this financial aid and grants work. Many people say you never pay the “sticker” price on the college. I just want to know how much I am going to owe for 4 years including 2 years of dorming. I know my questions are annoying you but I am in a bit of a tough situation right now, please bear with me :p. Once again thanks for your help so far.</p>
<p>@entomom, Don’t worry I read your post and plan on contracting them directly :p. I just want to know what other college students/parents/knowledgeable people know about this issue.</p>
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<p>This is a typo, right…? Do you mean they will only pay $6K to $8K per year…or do you mean they will only pay $60k-$80K for all four years?</p>
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<p>It will be about $160,000 for four years of tuition/room/board (you will have housing costs whether you live on or off campus) at MSU.</p>