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Financial Aid and Merit-Based Scholarships

Pursuing an MBA is an investment in your future job opportunities, career satisfaction and earning capacity. The Willamette MBA is noted for its strong return on investment and is ranked by Forbes as one of the top schools in the U.S. for ROI.

Explore Financial Aid for Our Early Career and Career Change MBA, Stem MBA, and One Year MBA

Many sources of financial aid exist to help you invest in your educational and career goals. Willamette MBA's strong merit-based scholarship program, affordable tuition and learning experience combine to make Willamette an excellent choice for your MBA investment. Educational loans and a monthly payment program are also available.

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MBA Merit-Based Scholarships

All applicants admitted to the full-time MBA program are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships based on a holistic review of your transcripts, resume, letters of recommendation, and personal statement.

Applicants interested in maximum consideration for scholarship assistance are urged to complete the application process as soon as possible. Nearly 100% students enrolled in a full-time graduate business program will have the opportunity to receive merit-based scholarship assistance. Students sponsored by their employers are the only admitted students who do not receive scholarship or aid.

Scholarships awarded to Early Career and Career Change MBA and BA/MBA students for their first-year of the full-time MBA program are renewable for the second-year of the program. MBA/JD students are eligible to receive MBA scholarships only during their first-year of full-time study in the MBA program.

MBA student in class.

Educational Loans

Loans provide students the opportunity to cover their educational, living and personal expenses while completing their MBA. Loans make it possible for students to invest in a future of expanded career opportunities and increased earning power. Loans are also the most common source of financial assistance for MBA students.

 

MBA students at commencement.

Monthly Payment Plan

Willamette offers a simple, low-cost way to spread tuition payments throughout each semester:

  • 3 to 4 monthly payments per semester
  • $30 enrollment fee per semester ($60 total for the year)
  • No finance charges; late payments incur a $50 fee

More details are available on the Student Accounts web page or by contacting the Student Accounts Office directly.

MBA students in class.

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