Howdy, folks. Montana State University is on my college shortlist, but as I'm not a local, I'm a bit concerned about the out-of-state fees. Anyone got any info on the tuition for out-of-staters? Thanks in advance!
Absolutely, I'd be happy to help you out with that! As an out-of-state student, you'll be looking at different tuition rates than in-state students at Montana State University.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, the out-of-state tuition at Montana State University is approximately $33,288. This figure only includes tuition and fees, not other costs such as room and board, books, transportation, and personal expenses.
Remember, this is just the sticker price and it's normal to feel a bit sticker-shocked initially. The good news is that many students won't end up paying this full amount, thanks to various sources of financial aid, including both need-based aid and merit-based scholarships. For instance, Montana State offers a number of scholarships specifically for out-of-state students or those with high academic achievements which can significantly reduce the cost.
One such scholarship is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Scholarship, which reduces out-of-state tuition for students from participating states. You'll want to look into these opportunities as you plan your college budget.
It's also wise to utilize Montana State University's Net Price Calculator (https://www.montana.edu/admissions/tuitioncalc/), which will give you a more individualized estimate of what you might be expected to pay after factoring in financial aid.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
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