| Payment | Amount | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Intent to Register (ITR) (non-refundable deposit) |
$2,000 | Upon Admission |
| Fall Payment (10 units x $1,740 per-unit fee) - ($2,000 ITR) |
$15,400 | August 20, 2023 |
| Winter Payment (8 units x $1,740 per-unit fee) |
$13,920 | December 20, 2023 |
| Spring Payment (8 units x $1,740 per-unit fee) |
$13,920 | March 20, 2024 |
| Total: $45,240 |
Please note fees are subject to adjustment each academic year.
Expenses not included in program fees:
Advancing your career begins with financing your MBA. A dedicated financial aid office works exclusively to meet your financing needs and provide you with multiple options.
All UCLA Anderson students are assigned a budget for the cost of education, including student charges, living expenses, books and supplies, and more. Typical Housing Costs information is also compiled by UC Office of the President and can give you an idea of housing costs in areas close to UCLA. You may receive fellowships and/or loans up to the amount of your expected budget for the academic year.
| Estimated Student Budget for the 2023–2024 Academic Year 1 | |
| Estimated Program Charges 2 | $46,400 |
| UC Student Health Insurance Plan | $5,999 |
| Food/Housing | $24,850 |
| Books/Course Materials/Supplies | $1,730 |
| Transportation | $3,300 |
| Personal | $2,780 |
| Loan Fees | $1,949 |
| Total Estimated Budget for the Academic Year |
$87,008 |
1Budget listed is for one academic year.
2Students pay program charges each quarter that covers all class enrollments. Program charges listed are above are estimates for the 2023-24 academic year and are subject to change.
The UCLA Anderson FEMBA Dean’s Fellowship is awarded to new admits based on the strength of their admission applications and financial need (note: admits receiving 50% or more sponsorship are not eligible). The total fellowship award amount is up to $30,000, disbursed in quarterly installments. Fellowship recipients will be notified of their award at the same time admission offers are released. Fellowship availability, eligibility, and awards are subject to change without notice. Please note that UCLA Anderson fellowships plus any additional sponsorship you receive may not exceed total charges for the FEMBA program.
UCLA staff and faculty who enroll in the Fully Employed MBA program may be eligible for the UCLA Staff Fellowship. The total fellowship award amount is $30,000, disbursed in quarterly installments. Please contact FEMBA Admissions or Financial Aid for further eligibility requirements and more information. Fellowship recipients will be notified of their award at the same time admission offers are released. Fellowship availability, eligibility, and awards are subject to change without notice. Please note that UCLA Anderson fellowships plus any additional sponsorship you receive may not exceed total charges for the FEMBA program.
Many private organizations offer scholarships and fellowships to graduate students in all fields. There are a number of resources to help students search for scholarships:
UCLA participates in the Direct Loan Program, in which all federal loans will only be lent by the federal government (Department of Education). Limit: Up to $20,500 (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents only).
UCLA participates in the Direct Loan Program, in which all federal loans will only be lent by the federal government (Department of Education). Limit: Up to the Cost of Attendance (minus financial aid)
| 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) which 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 federal 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 |
U.S. CITIZENS AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS
For more information about private loans, please refer to the links below:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International private student loans are available for business students enrolled in the Fully Employed MBA program at the UCLA Anderson School of Management who are unable to qualify for a standard private loan or Federal Direct Loan. The following private lenders are available to international students without U.S. co-signers. Please be advised that international students may only borrow up to mandatory student charges and health insurance.
All international loans are made by the specific lending institution 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.
