Through the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP), participating public institutions agree to charge students no more than 150% of the in-state resident tuition rate for selected programs, and private institutions offer a 10% reduction on their tuition rates.

You must be enrolling as a non-resident student at a participating MSEP campus to receive the discount. Actual savings through the program will vary from institution to institution depending upon the tuition rates. The most recent figures show that participating students save an average of more than $9,000 per year.

All enrollment decisions are made at the discretion of the receiving campus and the campus may exercise its right to limit participation or set specific admission requirements for the MSEP discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which states participate?

Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin participate.

Why is my state listed on the MHEC website but not on the MSEP site?

The MSEP is a voluntary program, and not all MHEC member states participate in the MSEP.

Why don’t I see a specific institution listed even though it’s in a participating state?

The MSEP is a voluntary program. Even in participating states, individual institutions choose whether to participate in the MSEP. If you don’t see an institution on the list of participating institutions, it does not currently offer an MSEP discount.

Who is eligible to participate?

You must be a legal resident of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, or Wisconsin and enrolling as a non-resident student at a participating MSEP campus in another state to receive the discount.

How much can I save?

Actual savings through the program will vary depending upon annual tuition rates set by the institutions. On average, participating students save $9,000 per year, with some saving up to $15,000.

How do I enroll in or apply to the MSEP?

Select the institution from the choices listed on the main MSEP page (link) to find the contact information at participating institution to learn what the process is for enrolling in the discounted program(s).

What are the MSEP enrollment requirements?

The application requirements vary by institution. Connect with the admissions office at a participating institution to learn what the process is for enrolling in the program at that school.

What is the MSEP enrollment deadline?

The enrollment deadline varies by institution. Connect with the admissions office at a participating institution to learn what the process is for enrolling in the program at that school.

Will my MSEP tuition discount be impacted if I change majors or academic programs?

If you alter your major or academic program, your MSEP tuition discount may be affected. We recommend consulting with your financial aid officer to assess any potential changes to your discount.

Do I need to enroll for the MSEP discount each year?

You may need to enroll annually. Connect with the admissions office at a participating institution to learn what the process is for enrolling in the program at that school.Does the MSEP cover online courses?

This varies by campus. Connect with the admissions office at a participating institution to learn whether online courses are covered at that school.

Does the MSEP discount apply to states/schools outside of the Midwest?

No. The MSEP discount is for those states and institutions in the MHEC region that volunteer to participate. However, there are many institutions in the Midwest that offer other discounts and low tuition rates to students from across the country; you can view a list here.

I’m not eligible for MSEP. Are there are other Midwest tuition-savings programs?

Please see this listing of websites for financial aid, scholarship, and grant information for each of the MHEC states.

Information found on this website does not demonstrate the full array of tuition reductions available to students from other federal, state, school, and private sources. For more information on options, contact the school’s financial aid office directly or visit https://studentaid.gov.

The information contained on https://msep.mhec.org is for general information purposes only. MHEC assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents on the website. This website contains links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by MHEC. MHEC does not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites.