| Payment | Amount |
|---|---|
| Non-Refundable Application Fee: | $200 |
| Non-Refundable Admission Enrollment Deposit: (Counts towards the first installment in year 1) |
$2,500 |
| EMBA Program Fees for Year One (2023-2024) | $91,776* |
| EMBA Program Fees for Year Two (2024-2025) | TBD* |
*Program Fees are subject to change on an annual basis.
The total EMBA program cost for the Class of 2025 is projected to be $183,552. Student charges are paid over quarterly installments based on the following schedule.
Installment Payment Plan
- Year One Installment: August, December, March, and June
- Year Two Installment: September, December, and March
Items Covered by the Program Fees
Executive MBA students pay a set inclusive program fee, including tuition for courses, mandatory fees, and academic costs (books, technology, meals, accommodations during residence, and housing for on/off-campus residential). The Executive MBA program academic fee is mandatory for each student, and no category or component is optional, regardless of the student's participation. Partners and family members may accompany participants on the International Seminar and International Travel Study programs at their own expense.
Note: All university and Executive MBA program policies and fees are subject to change each year, and student charges and education fees are subject to change at any time.
Additional Expenses
Students are responsible for all fees and/or fines assessed by the University or the Executive MBA program (The following expenses that are not included in the Executive MBA program fee):
- Students are responsible for obtaining a laptop that meets Anderson’s required specifications.
- Students are responsible for purchasing UCLA campus parking permits (UCLA Anderson staff will facilitate the parking permit purchase).
- The EMBA program offers optional programs or courses (e.g., international studies and exchange opportunities) that will require students to incur additional expenses. These fees are non-reimbursable.
- Executive MBA students are responsible for airfare and all travel costs incurred in conjunction with attending classes at UCLA Anderson (lodging is provided only for residential class weekends), participating in the required International Seminar, and travel expenses outside the budget for the Strategic Management Research (SMR) project. Some travel and other expenses related to the SMR project may be reimbursable, but there may be additional costs for completing this required component of the program.
- Students are responsible for all course materials beyond the 68-unit program requirement.
UCLA Anderson makes every effort to disclose Executive MBA program financial information for prospective students fully. Because the program offers new educational opportunities on a quarterly and annual basis, we cannot provide a complete list of costs/expenses not covered by the registration fees. Explore our loan options to cover expenses beyond academic fees.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Student Loan
- Must Be a US citizen or Permanent Resident
- 6.54% fixed interest rate for 2022-23; 1.057% origination fee
- The annual loan limit $20,500
- Repayment begins six months after the student graduates or drops below half-time enrollment (4 units)
- The standard repayment term is 10 years
- Flexible repayment options such as income-based repayment
- Loan forgiveness program
- Credit check is not required
- No prepayment penalty
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
- Must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident
- 7.54% fixed interest rate for 2022-23; 4.228% origination fee
- Requires a credit check
- Students can borrow up to the cost of education minus other financial aid
- Repayment begins six months after the student graduates or drops below half-time enrollment (4 units)
- The standard repayment term is 10 years.
- Flexible repayment options such as income-based repayment
- Loan forgiveness program
- Credit check required
- No prepayment penalty
Private loans are available for U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and International Students with a U.S. co-signer.
Private Lenders
View a list of private lenders previously used by Anderson students
Private Loan Guide
Obtain more information about private loans
View a list of lenders that are set up in our database.
The following private lenders are available for international students without U.S. co-signers. Please be advised that international students may only borrow up to mandatory charges and health insurance. This loan limit does not apply to Prodigy Finance.
All international private student loans below are made by the specific lending institutions and not the University.
Please be advised, to be eligible for the Discover® Custom Graduate Loan, you must be residing in the United States during your program studies. Aggregate loan limits apply.
Discover® Custom Graduate Loan
- Two separate applications are required: one for Summer and another one for Fall/Winter/Spring
- Zero fees
- No co-signer. Co-signers are not permitted for this loan
- Two separate applications are required: one for Summer and another one for Fall/Winter/Spring
- No co-signer required
- May borrow up to 80% of the cost of attendance (as approved by the university)
- Zero fees
- No co-signer required
- 20 or 25 year repayment period
- Apply once for your entire degree with a line of credit structure
- Federal direct loans are available to most student regardless of income. Other qualification criteria do apply; for additional information, please visit http://studentaid.gov/eligibility. Federal loans offer flexible repayment options and loan forgiveness options.
- Private student loan lenders can offer variable interest rates that can increase or decrease over time, depending on market conditions.
- The interest rate on a private loan may depend on the borrower’s and/or co-signer's credit rating.
- Private student loans have a range of interest rates and fees and students should determine the interest rate and any fees associated with the private student loan before accepting the loan. Students should contact the lender of the private loan or the Financial Aid Office if they have questions about a private student loan.
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Note: If you are considering a loan to finance your MBA, please keep in mind the Cost of Attendance. The program fees for 2022-2023 are $88,245. Items covered by the program fees include registration, student charges, books, software supplies, meals, and housing for on/off-campus residential. The 2022-2023 student budget includes the following expenses with the corresponding maximum loan credit: Food/Housing: $27,600, Computer: $1,137, Travel: $7,498, Personal: $5,980, and Loan Fees: $3,110. The total cost of attendance is $133,570. |
| Type | Requirements | Link | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAFSA | UCLA’s Title IV School Code is 001315. Parental information is not required for graduate students. | FAFSA | Jan–Sep |
| Electronic Financial Aid Notification (e-FAN) | Beginning in August of each year, the UCLA Central Financial Aid Office begins sending out electronic Financial Aid Notifications (e-FANs) that reflect your actual award. On this form, you are required to accept or decline awards offered. | Financial Aid and Scholarships | Aug–Sep |
| Master Promissory Note (MPN) | All first-time federal loan borrowers are required to sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) for each loan. | Federal Student Aid | Aug–Sep |
| Debt Management/Entrance Interview Session | All first-time federal loan borrowers are required to complete a Debt Management/Entrance Interview Session. | Federal Student Aid | Aug–Sep |
| Bruin Direct | In order to receive the remainder of your aid once your fees have been paid, we recommend that you sign up for Bruin Direct, a service whereby the university deposits any refund directly into your checking account. | Bruin Direct | Sep |
As the Associate Director of Financial Aid, Eunice's primary responsibilities are supporting the administration and disseminating information regarding federal and private student loan programs to the MBA students and MBA prospects.
Eunice can help you out with your best loan options for financing your MBA. Feel free to reach out for any loan-specific inquires. Note: For questions related to fellowships, fee contracts, or tuition payments, please contact the EMBA admissions office directly.
Eunice Cho
Associate Director of Financial Aid
eunice.cho@anderson.ucla.edu
“I work at a fortune 500 company that has an educational reimbursement policy, but I was seeking additional sponsorship and I was successful in securing nearly 100% sponsorship for the program. My advice is to start the conversation early, connect it to your company’s business goals and go directly to your management/business unit head, they likely have a discretionary budget they can use in this situation. Also, make it clear the skills you will gain from the program and how that will positively impact the company and your ability to lead and drive revenue.”
EMBA Student
GM and Sr. Director Product Marketing at Fortune 500 company
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