These are the steps required to access student loans to finance your MBA. Loans are available to domestic and international applicants.
Federal Loans
Type | Requirements | Timeline |
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FAFSA |
UCLA's Title IV School Code is 001315. Parental infromation is not required for graduae students. |
Jan - Sept |
Electronic Financial Aid Notification (e-FAN) | Beginning in early summer of each year, the UCLA Central Financial Aid Office begins sending out electronic Financial Aid Notifications (e-FANs) which reflect your actual award. On this form, you are required to accept or decline awards offered. All financial aid packages are awarded for the nine-month annual budget regardless of your expected contribution. You may borrow the expected contribution in a Graduate PLUS or private loan. Financial Aid and Scholarships |
Jul – Aug |
Master Promissory Note (MPN) | All first-time federal loan borrowers are required to sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) for each federal loan. Federal Student Loans |
Jul – Aug |
Debt Management / Entrance Interview Session | All first-time federal loan borrowers are required to complete a Debt Management / Entrance Interview Session. This session is a federal requirement and failure to complete this requirement will cause a delay in your federal loan disbursement. Federal Student Aid |
Jul – Aug |
Bruin Direct | Sign up is available on BruinBill via MyUCLA Bruin Direct |
Jul – Aug |
Type | Requirements | Timeline |
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Loan Application |
If needed, apply for only one private education loan. Please be advised that Discover cannot disburse your loan if you are not physically here in the U.S. when the Fall 2020 term starts. |
May-July |
Bruin Direct | Sign up is available on BruinBill via MyUCLA. Bruin Direct |
Jul – Aug |