Every effort is made to ensure that this page is up-to-date; however, we encourage you to consult Michigan State University’s official Tuition and Fees page (and to contact the Office of the Controller with any specific questions).
The following table outlines the per credit hour rates for the different formats of the program. Please note that some of the formats require additional fees in addition to the per credit hour rate.
| TUITION PER CREDIT HOUR (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026) | RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT |
|---|---|---|
| Lifelong or Graduate Certificate | $937.25 per credit | $1,181.25 per credit |
| Graduate Level (Online)* | $933 per credit | $933 per credit |
| MAET Overseas** | Variable | Variable |
* Inclusive of all fees. This is a flat-rate tuition for in-state and out-of-state. Student must be officially accepted to the MAET Program to receive this rate.
** Inclusive of all university fees. Additional departmental, activity, and housing fees apply. Please visit the Overseas Summer Cohort page for more information.
To support you, we have curated a list of funding opportunities for you to explore as you consider scholarship, grant, fellowship, and assistantships to fund your MAET experience.
Upon admission to the university, students are provided a PID (Personal Identification) number and PAN (Personal Access Number), along with instructions about how to activate their MSU NetID email account. The MSU NetID enables students to receive important communications from the University. This includes student billing notices (which are only sent electronically). Once a student’s NetID is activated, their bill can be accessed through the Student Information System.
Graduate Certificate Student Handbook
The Master of Arts in Educational Technology (MAET) program is available only under Plan B (without thesis). An MAET student must complete a total of 30 credits for the MAET degree.
College of Education Forms can be found on the Forms for Graduate Students page of the College of Education’s website with complete directions. If you have any questions about what form is needed or how to fill out a specific form, please contact your MAET academic advisor. Below, we have linked to some of the frequent forms that our students utilize.
Download the MAET Program Plan form
Students must complete and submit an academic program plan prior to the completion of 9 semester credits. Any questions regarding the program plan should be sent to the student’s advisor. Completed program plans should be submitted to edutech@msu.edu
Request for Extension of Time to Complete Degree Requirement form
The time limit policy for completion of a master’s degree set by the Graduate School of Michigan State University is 5 years. The 5-year window begins with the date of the earliest credits in the degree program. This includes any transfer, MSU College of Education Teacher Preparation Program, Lifelong or Graduate Certificate credits transferred into the degree program. Students who encounter events that make it difficult to complete the degree within 5 years can speak to their MAET academic advisor about applying for a time extension.
Application for Change of Program and Status form
If student has previously been admitted to a different MSU graduate degree program, they must file this form to apply to new degree program or change levels.
Application for Readmission form
Students must apply for readmission if not enrolled for 3 consecutive semesters (including summers) to get back in to your current program.
Application for Graduation form
Students must apply for graduation the first week of the semester they expect to complete the degree requirements.
After completing the MAET, you can request an updated transcript. It costs $5, and you can pay with a credit card, check, or money order. With a credit card, you can request the transcript online. You will need your MSU Net ID and password or your student ID, social security number, and date of birth.