
Financing
2022-2023 per-unit fee: $1,690
Please note fees are subject to adjustment each academic year.
Payment | Amount | Due |
---|---|---|
Intent to Register (ITR) (non-refundable deposit) |
$2,000 | Upon Admission |
Fall Payment (10 units x $1,690 per-unit fee) - ($2,000 ITR) |
$14,900 | August 20, 2022 |
Winter Payment (8 units x $1,690 per-unit fee) |
$13,520 | December 20, 2022 |
Spring Payment (8 units x $1,690 per-unit fee) |
$13,520 | March 20, 2023 |
Total: $43,940 |
Please note fees are subject to adjustment each academic year.
Expenses not included in program fees:
- • Laptop computer meeting Anderson's required specifications
- • Course textbooks and readers
- • Optional programs and courses such as Global Immersions
and Exchange Courses which involve additional fees and expenses

Financial Aid
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 2022–2023 Academic Year 1 | |
Estimated Program Charges 2 | $45,067 |
UC Student Health Insurance Plan | $4,714 |
Computer Allowance (1st year only) | $1,137 |
Books/Supplies | $627 |
Living Expenses | $21,600 |
Travel | $5,868 |
Personal | $4,680 |
Loan Fees | $1,300 |
Total Estimated Budget for the Academic Year |
$84,993 |
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 2022-23 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 $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).
- Must submit a FAFSA application
- Must complete a separate Master Promissory Note (MPN) for the Unsubsidized Direct Loan
- Must complete a Debt Management / Entrance Interview Session
- The interest rate is 6.54% fixed (2022-23)
- 1.057% origination fee (changes every October 1st)
- Repayment begins six months after the student graduates or drops below half-time enrollment (4 units)
- The standard repayment term is 10 years
- No credit check
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and meet FAFSA criteria
- Federal Stafford loan is disbursed in equal installments in Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters
- No prepayment penalty
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)
- Must submit a FAFSA application
- Must complete a separate Master Promissory Note (MPN) for the Grad PLUS Loan
- Must complete a Debt Management / Entrance Interview Session
- You must borrow the maximum with a Federal Stafford loan first before borrowing a Federal Graduate PLUS loan
- The interest rate is 7.54% fixed (2022-23)
- 4.228% origination fee (changes every October 1st)
- Repayment begins six months after the student graduates or drops below half-time enrollment (4 units)
- The standard repayment term is 10 years
- *Credit Check Required*
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and meet FAFSA criteria
- Federal Graduate PLUS loan is disbursed in equal installments in Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters
- No prepayment penalty
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
- Variable interest rate based on Prime or 3-month CME Term SOFR
- Eligibility depends on borrower's credit score
- Having a co-signer with good credit score could lower the interest rate
- Repayment typically begins 6 months after student graduates or drops below half-time enrollment
For more information about private loans, please refer to the links below:
- LIST OF PRIVATE LENDERS USED BY ANDERSON STUDENTS
- PRIVATE LOAN GUIDE
- PREFERRED PRIVATE LENDERS
- UC CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PREFERRED LENDER ARRANGEMENT
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.
- LEARN MORE ABOUT DISCOVER ® CUSTOM GRADUATE LOAN
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.
- LEARN MORE ABOUT QUORUM
- Federal direct loans are available to most student regardless of income. Other qualification criteria do apply; for additional information, please visit http://studentaid.ed.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 of and any fees associated with the private student loan before accepting the loan. Students should contact the lender of the private loan or the FEMBA Financial Aid Office if they have questions about a private student loan.