National Student Exchange

The National Student Exchange (NSE) program is a consortium of 170+ participating colleges and universities across the United States, and also includes institutions in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and several Canadian Provinces. Mississippi State University is a member of the National Student Exchange program for more than 30 years.

The NSE program provides opportunities for eligible undergraduate students to attend a college or university at an NSE institution for up to one calendar year without having to pay for the high cost of out-of-state tuition. Students register, pay tuition and fees at MSU as they usually do and are responsible for travel, room and board and other personal expenses. However, some host campuses may charge the student additional fees not covered by the tuition and fees paid to MSU. 

Mississippi State University students who participate in the National Student Exchange program remain as degree-seeking, registered students at MSU. Any financial aid that is normally available can be applied to the exchange obligations. Because NSE is an officially approved program of the university, all courses with their respective credit hours and earned grades will be recorded on the Mississippi State University transcript and will be calculated in the GPA.

For more information, contact the NSE Coordinator in the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President, 3500 Lee Hall at (662) 325-3742 or visit www.nse.org.