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Advice on Funding Your Graduate Business School Studies

Posted on February 28, 2013 by GMAC

Submitted by Rebekah Lewin, Executive Director of Admissions & Administration at University of Rochester, William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration

A common question facing prospective students is how to finance an MBA or Master’s degree. Fortunately, there are many ways to finance the degree that will lead to a strong “return on investment” – especially if you prepare and plan in advance. Keep in mind that most students use a combination of several of these funding sources to pay for graduate school. (more…)

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What should I know about student and other loans that can help me pay for my graduate degree?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Graduate Management Admission Council

Written by Brian T. Lohr, Director of Admissions, MBA Program, Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame

At most universities, loan opportunities can be broken down into two primary buckets: Federal Loans and Private Loans.

Federal Loans

Graduate business students have essentially two options here:

Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan
Federal Direct Graduate Plus Loan

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How do I research and negotiate scholarship opportunities and loans?

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Graduate Management Admission Council

Written by Natasha Kobrinsky, Director of Student Financial Services, Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is always a good start. Having completed the FAFSA will make your communication with schools more productive.

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How do I research and negotiate scholarship opportunities?

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Graduate Management Admission Council

Written by: Alison Hope Jesse, Senior Associate Director, MBA Admissions, Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Paying for your MBA—what is your plan?

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