Financial Aid & Tuition

MSBA Online: An Investment in Your Future

ABOUT MSBA ONLINE

Introduction to Financial Aid & Tuition

The MSBA Online program is an investment in your future. The Merage School offers a variety of financial aid programs to help you graduate with a strong financial foundation.

Please contact meragefinaid@uci.edu if you have any questions.

FINANCIAL AID & TUITION

Funding Support

There are loan options that can help with your tuition, providing financial flexibility to cover educational costs. These loans are designed to make your academic journey more accessible, allowing you to focus on your studies without the immediate financial burden.

Federal & Private Loans

Students have access to both federal and private loans to finance their education. Our advisors are available to guide you through the application process and help you explore the loan options that best fit your needs.

In order to be considered for federal financial aid as a graduate student, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and request that your information be sent to the University of California, Irvine, school code 001314. Once you have received your Financial Aid Award Notification, please go to UCI financial aid and select 'My Aid' in the top right-hand corner to complete the process.

Private loan options are also offered.

Military & Veterans

Veterans and active military members are eligible for financial assistance through the UCI Veterans Services and other scholarship opportunities. Learn more about the benefits available to you.

 

 

 

TUITION & FEES

What Does It Cost?

The Online MSBA program tuition is a significant investment in your future. To help you plan, we provide projected expenses below to help you budget effectively for the entire duration of your program.

Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and mandatory fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.

View the detailed assessment of 2024-2025 fees.

Program Tuition

$17,230.00 per quarter

$68,920.00 total Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring quarters

Other Fees

$1,569.16 Summer quarter

$2,812.25 per quarter - Fall, Winter, Spring

$8,434.35 total Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring quarters

Total Fees

$18,799.16 Summer quarter

$20,042.25 per quarter - Fall, Winter, Spring

$78,925.90 total Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring quarters

Summer Tuition

Due to the program's summer start date and because students were not enrolled in the preceding spring quarter, MSBA students must pay a prorated summer/early start GSHIP premium; for 2024-25, MSBA students will pay an additional summer prorated premium of $1,049.79.

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Scholarship Opportunities

Alleviate financial pressure to make your education more attainable and affordable.

UC Irvine’s Online MSBA program offers various scholarships to help students achieve their academic goals. These awards recognize academic excellence and financial need, providing valuable support to make your education more affordable. Explore the opportunities available and find the right fit for you.

Merage Scholarship

  • No application required, open to all applicants
  • Scholarship based on a holistic review of your application focused on competitive educational background and professional experience
  • Up to $10,000 scholarship, applicants will be notified upon admission

Anteater Pathway Scholarship

  • No application required, open to UC Irvine undergraduates and alumni
  • Supporting and recognizing talented UC Irvine students on their path to graduate business education
  • Guaranteed $2,000 scholarship, applicants will be notified upon admission

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Have a Question?

Need more information? Our dedicated advisors are ready to guide you every step of the way. Reach out today and learn how the program can be the key to unlocking your business analytics career.