Q: What is MSEP?
A: The Midwest Student Exchange Program was established by the to increase interstate educational opportunities for students in its member states across the midwest.
Q: When will my tuition bill be generated and when will I see the discount?
A: The Kansas Board of Regents will determine tuition rates for the upcoming academic year in June. After enrolling for the fall semester, your tuition bill will reflect the MSEP tuition discount when it is generated in July.
Q: What is it going to cost me to attend 麻豆破解版 State on MSEP per year?
A: Full details can be found at wichita.edu/tuition, but we鈥檝e outlined some points for you below.
Undergraduate MSEP Tuition: $376.46 x 30 credit hours = $11,293.80
Undergraduate Required Fees: $1,077.30 x 2 semesters = $2,154.60
Graduate MSEP Tuition: $508.32 x 12 credit hours = $6,099.84
Graduate Required Fees: $628.66 x 2 semesters = $1,257.76
College & Department Fees: vary by academic area
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Housing rates and options: Room rates range from $7,080 to $9,930 per year.
Meal plan rates and options: Meal plans range from $1,000 to $5,340 per year.
All campus residents must purchase a meal plan.
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Be sure to consider any scholarships and financial aid you have received.
Please note, these costs are based on current academic year tuition rates and are subject to change by the Kansas Board of Regents. The above costs do not include departmental or college fees.
To learn more about charges to cover specialized costs within a specific major, please visit: wichita.edu/tuition.
Q: I'm from Missouri or Nebraska. What is the difference between MSEP and Shocker Select?
A: Shocker Select and MSEP both offer the same 33 percent discount on nonresident undergraduate and graduate tuition. Shocker Select does not have academic or program limitations, so if students are eligible based on residency, the Shocker Select discount will be automatically applied to their record. Missouri and Nebraska residents will not participate in MSEP. Learn more about Shocker Select.
Q: I鈥檓 from Missouri or Nebraska. How do I know if I qualify for Shocker City, Shocker Select or MSEP?
A: Students of any major from Missouri or Nebraska automatically qualify for reduced tuition through Shocker Select.
Students of any major from the Kansas City, St. Joseph, St. Louis, Grand Island, Lincoln and Omaha metropolitan areas qualify for in-state tuition through Shocker City.
Students not eligible for Shocker Select or Shocker City are eligible for MSEP discounted tuition if they meet the program's criteria.
Q: Can I still receive a freshmen merit scholarship if I鈥檓 eligible for MSEP?
A: Yes! As long as you meet the academic credentials, you will also receive a freshmen merit scholarship. It will be awarded at the Kansas Resident rate to reflect the discounted tuition.
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Q: I believe I鈥檓 eligible for MSEP and I鈥檝e been admitted, but I haven't received the agreement form in the mail.
A: Reach out to your representative, and we will be happy to check on your eligibility for MSEP.
Q: What happens if I want to change my major?
A: As long as you change your major to another MSEP-eligible program, you will continue to receive the tuition discount. To request a major change before starting at WSU, contact your admissions representative. After you鈥檝e enrolled in courses, OneStop will be able to assist you in updating your major.
Q: Why is Health Science an eligible program but Health Science 鈥� Pre-Nursing & Health Science 鈥� Pre-Dental Hygiene are not?
A: Unfortunately, we are not able to offer the tuition discount for competitive programs with limited spaces available.
Q: Can I participate if I鈥檓 interested in a pre-professional program like Pre-Med, Pre-Law or Pre-Physical Therapy?
A: Pre-professional programs like those listed above are not actual degree programs and therefore can't be eligible for the MSEP tuition discount. You will end up switching to a specific major to fulfill the professional program requirements once you arrive at WSU, so we recommend selecting the specific major when you apply for admission. We鈥檝e included some common choices for students below:
鈥� Pre-Med: Biological Sciences, Chemistry
鈥� Pre-Law: History, Philosophy, Political Science
鈥� Pre-Physical Therapy: Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Health Science
Q: What if I鈥檓 undecided on a major?
A: We do have Undecided options for each academic college; however, they are not MSEP-eligible because they are not actual degree programs. To be eligible, select one of the approved majors that you鈥檙e interested in.
Q: Can I continue receiving the MSEP tuition discount in a WSU graduate program after completing my undergraduate degree?
A: If the graduate program you are interested in is MSEP-eligible, yes! Please contact the Office of the Registrar to complete a new agreement form in order to have the tuition discount applied to your record.
Q: I'm a current WSU student not currently in MSEP. Am I eligible to apply for MSEP?
A: No. Only new, incoming students entering their first semester at WSU are eligible for the program.