Investing in your career with the 48-credit hour online master of business administration degree takes financial planning. At the Mitch Daniels School of Business, we are committed to helping you take your next giant leap with newly reduced costs per credit hour, delivering faster ROI without sacrificing the rigor of the program.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Indiana Residents | $728 |
| Out-of-State Students | $748 |
| International Students | $748 |
Domestic students and permanent residents may qualify for the following types of financial aid:
The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
You can spread tuition across two to four years depending on your pace and course load. We also offer installment plans so you can break your tuition into smaller payments.
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Realizing the value that employees with an MBA bring to their organization, many employers offer support to help you pay for your degree. Do you have any company-sponsored tuition programs available to you? Find out if your company offers education benefits such as tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement, or third party or sponsored billing. Since the program can be completed in two or more years, tuition can be spread across multiple fiscal years when applying your benefits.
If your employer doesn’t currently offer a tuition assistance program, we’ve created a guide to help you show them why it’s worth it. An investment in your education is an investment in their business.
You can explore federal funding and other options to help finance your online MBA, such as:
It’s usually advantageous to look into federal loans first. You’ll find the information you need to get started at the studentaid.gov website. Your first step will be to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you decide to look into private loans, elmselect.com is a good starting point to see a list of available lenders (you do not need to choose a lender from this list).
If you have questions, or if you want us to help you determine the best path to financing your MBA, we are here for you!
The FAFSA is the official application for federal student aid at Purdue University. It is also required in order to obtain certain government loans. Here’s how to submit yours:
Be sure to enter Federal School Code 001825 to have your information sent to Purdue University West Lafayette.
Email: facontact@purdue.edu
Call: 765-494-5050
If you or a family member have served in the armed forces, you may be eligible for help paying for school. Purdue accepts a variety of military-related benefits, including the GI Bill®, Tuition Assistance and more. Dedicated to veteran and military students, our Veterans and Military Success Center has information on enrollment certification, education benefits, application fee waivers and more resources for those who have served.
We have exciting news for current U.S. military service members, veterans and spouses. Tuition reductions are now available to you. Seize this opportunity to save on tuition and advance your education. Don't miss out — call us today at 877-491-0224 or select the "Chat with Us" bubble.
Disclaimer:
Tuition reduction for both Indiana residents and non-residents is 5% off the in-state rate. It applies to any U.S. servicemember (active duty/National Guard/Reservist) or U.S. veteran who has served and already separated, as well as spouses.
Tuition is reduced by 5% for full-time faculty and staff at Purdue University West Lafayette campus.
Tuition is reduced by 5% for Indiana residents and by 5% for nonresidents and international students and applies to current Office of Personnel Management federal employees (civil service), spouses and dependents. Students must be currently employed by the federal government or be the legally married spouse or legal dependent (per IRS publication 501) of an employee.
Tuition is reduced by 5% for Indiana residents and by 5% for nonresidents and international students for Purdue University West Lafayette alumni with a bachelor’s degree.
Final determination of eligibility is made by Purdue University. Online business program tuition reductions are not stackable or able to be combined. Students will receive only one tuition reduction.
Still deciding if your education is worth the investment? Watch this video to hear how fellow online business students see a return on their investment as they apply what they learn directly to their careers.
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The University's Division of Financial Aid helps students find ways to eliminate financial barriers to a Purdue education. Use this resource to learn about available types of financial aid, how to apply for aid, and much more.
Make your career goals a reality with Purdue University's Online Master of Business Administration. Call 877-491-0224 to speak with an Enrollment Specialist.
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We also have availability to meet with you virtually to discuss how your goals align with our curriculum, community, student experiences, and outcomes to determine if Purdue is the right fit for you!