Financing YOUR MBA

Getting your MBA requires a significant financial investment. Yearly tuition and expenses can range from $20,000 to over $200,000, but don’t let sticker shock hold you back from applying. Scholarships, loans, fellowships, and other programs can bring that cost down and make an MBA degree much more affordable. While the initial costs may be high, so is the return on investment.

The True Cost of an MBA

The first step in the financing process is to figure out how much money you’ll need for business school. You won’t know the real cost of each school until you receive their financial aid package, but your costs are likely to include:

  • Tuition and fees
  • Books and supplies
  • Room and board
  • Living expenses
  • Miscellaneous expenses (moving costs, club dues, conference fees, social events, travel, etc.)

There are also personal costs and sacrifices. If you plan to attend a full-time, two-year MBA program, you’ll have to factor in two years of lost salary, as well as a possible increase in debt.

How to Pay for Your MBA

An MBA is affordable, and you will benefit from it personally, professionally, and financially. As you consider different business schools, don’t exclude a school because of its cost. With the right mix of resources, it is possible to attend almost any b-school.