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The GUPPY program offering students in grades 3-6 a variety of accelerated exploratory educational presentations and hands-on experiences in Michigan State University’s laboratories and classrooms.
Non-credit
Commuter
Financial Aid
The GUPPY program has different curriculum for grades 3-4 and for grades 5-6. GUPPY is designed for young gifted and talented students to attend classes taught by MSU faculty and staff at Michigan State University for the week or weekend. This GATE program will offer young gifted students a variety of accelerated exploratory educational presentations and hands-on experiences.
GUPPY will have three classes pre track. Each class will be one hour long Monday-Friday or one hour and 40 minutes long Friday-Sunday.
On-campus, commuter
Students in Grades 3-4 will take the classes in one of the tracks: Math, STEM, Computer Science, Writing, Arts, Architecture, Design, Theatre. On the application, you will be asked to select the tracks that you would like to apply to. Space is limited in each track, and each track will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. The sooner you complete your application, the more likely you are to receive your track choices.
Students in Grades 5-6 will take the classes in one of the tracks: Math, STEM, Computer Science, Writing, Arts, Entrepreneurship, Spanish, Chemistry, Astrophysics, Medicine. On the application, you will be asked to select tracks you would like to apply to. Space is limited in each track, and each track will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. The sooner you complete your application, the more likely you are to receive your first track choices.
The GUPPY program has different sections for:
Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6
Although students may be younger than the grades stated, the nature of the acceleration and the high school level content, no exceptions to younger students will be granted.
The eligibility requirements are the SAME for all sections.
Student must submit the following with their GUPPY application:
One of the following minimum test scores:
PSAT 8/9: Math 410 or Reading 410
IOWA: 90th percentile
NWEA: 95th percentile
MSTEP: Level 4
IQ Test
NNAT: 90th percentile
CogAT: 90th percentile
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Recent Grades Report
Standardized Test Scores
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Each program requires a non-refundable $75 application fee.
1 - Testing is required for all GATE programs.
More details on testing:
ACT & SAT
IQ Testing
CogAT (administered by MSU GATE - for all programs)
After you receive your test scores results, make sure to save them!
When applying online, you will need to upload a copy of your test score results.
Most test scores will only be accepted within three years of test taking date.
2 - A copy of your most recent grade report is required for all programs. Save your grade report digitally (scan/save as PDF) so that you are ready to upload your Grade Report in our online application system.
3 - Teacher Recommendation
Think about which teacher you will ask to fill out a recommendation form for you. The teacher must be in the subject area of the program you are applying for.
IMPORTANT: Our Teacher Recommendation form is online only.
Deadline
Acceptance decisions will be made on a rolling basis.
Jun 19 - Jun 23
1 week
Commuter
Jun 23 - Jun 25
0 week
Commuter
Jun 26 - Jun 30
1 week
Commuter
Jul 07 - Jul 09
0 week
Commuter
Jul 10 - Jul 14
1 week
Commuter
Jul 17 - Jul 21
1 week
Commuter
Application Fee
All programs (GUPPY, IS4GT, MST, and MSTL) require a $75 non-refundable application fee.
Tuition GUPPY:
1/2 day and weekend: $350
AM and PM session in one week: $625 (includes lunches)
Tuition Payment Information
GUPPY, IS4GT, MST and MSTL: Once accepted into the program, each student must pay half tuition 7 days after acceptance. The remaining balance will be due 7 days later. Contact the GATE office if a payment plan is needed. However, please realize that tuition must be paid in full within 2 weeks of acceptance.
GUPPY, IS4GT, MST, and MSTL: Parents are responsible for getting their students to and from camp. Students should bring a small amount of personal spending money for souvenirs, etc.
Change Fee: $25 change fee for students who request a program change or add additional tracks for any reason after acceptance.
Financial Aid
Tuition assistance from the GATE office may be available to those with financial need. GATE strives to support families who cannot afford the tuition required to attend GATE programs. Aid is granted based on family income using the Federal Eligibility Guidelines for Reduced Lunch.
Please note that you are responsible for paying the program’s application fee and are subject to the GATE refund policy.
Parents are required to check with your student’s school prior to applying for financial aid. Most schools in the Greater Lansing area contribute to GATE program tuition. Qualifying students in a contributing district are not eleigible for financial aid except in cases where the district does not contribute the entirety of GATE tuition.
Financial aid may only be requested through the May application deadline. After that, funds will not be awarded.
Because financial aid funding is limited, families are restricted to receiving one award (one session) per student's lifetime. This Financial Aid policy is subject to change. Districts who have students applying for financial aid will be limited to two (2) recipients per year. Students will be prioritized based on the financial aid application submission date.
We do not accept financial aid applicants whose permanent residence is outside of the state of Michigan.
Official Transcript
Recent Grades Report
Standardized Test Scores
1 Recommendation
Online Application From
Application Fee
Parent/Guardian Consent
Application is closed
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