Paying for your Graduate Business Degree

There are several ways to finance your master’s degree at the Trulaske College of Business, including scholarships, federal financial aid, employer benefits, and military or university employee benefits.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for students in the programs below:

  • Crosby MBA
  • Accelerated Crosby MBA
  • Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
  • MBA in Analytics

To explore and apply for scholarships to the first three programs, visit Scholarship Universe.

For the MBA in Analytics, scholarships are awarded as part of the admissions review process. If you have questions about scholarship opportunities, please contact the Master’s Programs Office.

Federal Financial Aid and Loans  

Graduate students may finance their education through federal financial aid and student loans. To be considered for federal aid and many scholarships, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  at fafsa.gov and be sure to include Mizzou’s school code: 002516.

Available Loan Options

Most eligible graduate students may receive financial aid up to the cost of attendance through a combination of:

  • Federal Direct Unsubsidized (Stafford) Loan
  • Graduate PLUS Loan (credit check required)
  • Private Education Loans

Please check this  financial aid website for more information about these loans.

Employer Tuition Benefits

If your employer offers tuition assistance or educational benefits, our team can help you apply those benefits toward your graduate business degree. Contact the Master’s Programs Office for assistance.

Veterans’ Benefits

Students planning to use veterans’ education benefits must file a Certificate of Eligibility with the MU Veterans Center upon entering the Trulaske College of Business. We recommend that you send us an email before applying for benefits to ensure you select the option that best fits your situation.

MU Employee and Family Benefits

University of Missouri employees, as well as their spouses and dependents, may qualify for tuition discounts. For detailed information, please visit the UM System HR website View detailed information on the UM system HR website.

Questions about financing your degree?

The Master’s Programs Office is here to help.

Next Steps

Graduate Programs
306 Cornell Hall 
University of Missouri 
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: (573) 882-2750
Email: trulaskemasters@missouri.edu