Tuition and Fees
Tuition cost for SCALI are calculated as follows:
- Michigan State University students are charged the usual MSU rates(refer to MSU’s tuition and fee rates for summer)
- Non-MSU students are charged at the Lifelong Education rates: Namely, $439/cr.hr. for in-state and $574.75/cr.hr. for out-of-state.
The information is summarized in tabular form below:
| Language Level | In-State Rate | Out-of-State Rate |
| Introductory and Intermediate Levels (8 credits) | $3,512 | $4,598 |
| Advanced level (6 credits) | $2,634 | $3,448 |
| Registration/program Fee (Additional)* | $150 | $150 |
*The registration or program fee is refundable if the payer does not attend SCALI.
Admission
All non-Michigan State University SCALI students must participate in the program under a Lifelong Education Student status. More information is given on this at URL: http://www.reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/EnrReg/LifelongEducation.asp.
Lifelong Education SCALI students need to apply on-line by visiting https://admissions.msu.edu/Apply.asp and clicking the “Web” button. Follow the instructions there.
Note: A check or money order for the registration/program fee should be payable to Michigan State University and sent to the following address:
SCALI Administration
African Studies Center
100 International Center
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1035


