Funding your MBA can be a smooth, seamless process, thanks to the dedicated MBA counselors in our financial aid office. They can direct you to important resources, answer your questions, and process paperwork quickly and accurately. A number of financial aid opportunities are available, including government and private loans. Financial aid is not based on need.Financial Aid opportunities include: FAFSA
- The FAFSA application is required to apply for the Federal Direct Stafford Loan and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
- For more information, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov
Federal Direct Stafford Loan
- Federally funded student loan
- U.S. students and permanent U.S. residents are eligible to receive up to $20,500 per academic school year
- Reasonable, fixed interest rate
- Repayment begins six months after graduation
- The Subsidized Stafford loan is based on financial need
- The Unsubsidized Stafford loan is non-need based
Graduate PLUS Loan
- Federally funded loan specifically for graduate students
- Covers tuition costs not covered by Stafford Loan
- Interest rate is fixed
- Credit check required
Private Loans
- Several options available for HCEMBA students
- Variable interest rates, depending on student’s credit history
- For a listing of private loan programs offered through the school, click here
To learn more about financial aid options, and to get costs, applications, and other information, stop by the Financial Aid Office or contact Mary Morris ( mkmorris@merage.uci.edu), Merage School Financial Aid Counselor via phone at 949.824-5728. You can also go to Merage Financial Aid.
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