How do I access MSU's student information system?
To access the Student Information System, you need an MSU Two-Factor Authentication account. Visit the MSU Two-Factor Authentication website for more information about what this is and how to set up an account. Welcome to MSU's Student Information System! This is your gateway to academic records, resources and tools at Michigan State University.
How do parents get access to the parent portal?
Once a login is established, parents will have access through the Parent Portal Login. *If a parent already has a FERPA waiver on file, the student will follow these same steps, but click Update on the existing parent under Actions and add an email address for the parent.
How do I grant access to my parent/guardian's education records?
By the student providing an email address of the parent/guardian, the student is authorizing Mississippi State University to grant access to education records to the parent/guardian through the University's Parent Portal online system.
How do I Change my Password in the parent portal?
Enter your Parent Portal User ID (email address) and the password that you previously created. The password should never be shared. All pages are personal and confidential. If you suspect that someone else may know your password, use the Change Password option to change your password after logging in. Having trouble logging in?
Resources
We've compiled the following information which we hope will be helpful. If you can't find what you need on our website, please feel free to contact us for further assistance.
Five things to know as your kid bolts for college
In this article from Rick Shipman, MSU's Director of Financial Aid, he describes how parents can help prepare their students as they plan to pay for a college education.
Parent PLUS loans
Parents of dependent undergraduate students may be eligible to borrow a federal Parent PLUS loan. A FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be on file for the student for the aid year in which you intend to borrow.
Guest access
Students can grant permission to parents or other interested parties to view their financial aid awards online via StuInfo. The guest must have a valid email address. Due to privacy regulations, only the student can grant this permission. For more information, see our guest access page.
Security questions in StuInfo
To verify a caller’s identity when discussing private financial aid information over the phone, the Office of Financial Aid requires that the person first answer a set of security questions in StuInfo . All students who receive financial aid and wish to discuss their private information with our staff by phone must complete this process.
Email newsletter
If you would like to receive emails from our office containing important financial aid information, billing deadlines, and other related items, please consider subscribing to our newsletter. You may also browse through the newsletter archive on our website.
Welcome to MSU's Student Information System!
This is your gateway to academic records, resources and tools at Michigan State University. The Student Information System (SIS) supports students throughout their academic journey at MSU as well as the staff who assist them.
Announcements
From Friday, December 24th through Monday, January 3rd, our business offices will not be hosting in-person meetings, or responding to phone calls and emails. We will return to normal business operations on Tuesday, January 4th.
