Students can't avoid spending a pretty penny on a business degree, even if they study at a B-school that's considered a bargain. Some students travel to programs in other countries, and most full-time MBA students relocate from distant cities, often with family members in tow. There are apartments to rent, health-care costs to cover, and plenty of electronics and textbooks to buy. It's enough to make a prospective student say, "why bother?" But with the growing list of financing options to choose from, the answer to that question becomes, "because it's possible."
And now BusinessWeek.com can help you sort through those options. This new area answers some basic questions about loans, fellowships, studying abroad, and determining what financial load students can bear. Take a look, and keep coming back. We'll add new tools, and information, often.
Financial Aid Q&As
Interviews on financial aid with administrators from dozens of MBA programs
Financing an MBA in the U.S.
International students coming to the U.S. have resources—online and off—to help them find financial aid for business school
A Shaky Season for Student Loans
Subprime woes and recent legislation have lenders tightening standards for applicants, and the credit crunch is eating away at other sources for tuition money
Is Your Financial Aid Foolproof?
As the largest U.S. student lender settles with New York's attorney general, experts say that double-checking loans makes sense
Colleges Ease Access to Financial Aid
As tuitions rise, private schools are multiplying grants and capping loans to help middle-class families—and ensure they attract their kids
How to Bear Those B-School Bills
It's best to start planning before you even apply. Oh, and be ready for the shock of returning to a frugal, undergrad lifestyle
Tips from a Scholarship Whiz
This expert says start early (real early), don't stop looking for free money even if you're already enrolled, and knock on every door
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