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Cox MBA Sneak Preview Weekend
April 20, 2012
Financing the MBA
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Agenda• Staff Contacts • Student Budget • Cox Scholarships • Federal Loans • Private Loans • Other Financial Aid Opportunities • Paying Tuition • Loan Disbursements • After the MBA…
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Staff Contacts• For questions related to Cox scholarship
awards and graduate assistantships:– Dustin Cornwell ([email protected] or 214-
768-3001)
• For loans and federal financial aid questions:– Barbara Waters ([email protected] or 214-768-
2371)
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Estimated Student Budget 2011-12
Tuition $45,808
Living Expenses $13,900
Books & Supplies $1,650
Transportation $1,200
Health Insurance $1,777 *
Miscellaneous $1,400
TOTAL $65,735* Health insurance is required through SMU for all students, but there is an opportunity for students to waive out of the requirement if you are covered through other means. More information can be found at: http://smu.edu/healthcenter
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Cox Scholarships/Assistantships• Merit-based awards made at time of offer of
admission• Total award amount split evenly between 4
semesters of the program• All scholarship awards applied directly to
tuition/fees• Assistantships available early in fall semester
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Federal Loans(US Citizens and Permanent Residents)
• Up to $20,500 in unsubsidized loans per academic year• FAFSA: file online using 2011 tax information and school
code 003613• Government sends report to school• Automated e-mails sent to smu.edu account• Online award acceptance
– This only begins the loan process.
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Federal Loans(US Citizens and Permanent Residents)
• SMU participates in the Federal Direct Loan program, which eliminates the need for private banks and all loan funds are borrowed through the Department of Education.
• Direct loans offered through William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.
• We offer the Federal Plus Loan as an additional loan at fixed interest 7.9% with a credit check.
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Consumer-based Loans
• Can help make up the balance due in tuition and for personal expenses
• Many loan companies are available– http://smu.edu/financial_aid/lenders/prvloan.asp
• Non-US citizens will need a US co-signer
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Other Financial Aid Opportunities• FastWeb Scholarship Search – www.fastweb.com
• Scholarship Search - www.collegeplanning.nelnet.net
• Opportunities for female students - http://www.fortefoundation.org
• National Black MBA Association - www.nbmbaa.org
• National Society of Hispanic MBAs - www.nshmba.org
• SMU’s Office of Financial Aid - http://www.smu.edu/financial_aid
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Paying Tuition
• Tuition is due prior to the start of each semester• Any scholarship received will be applied to tuition in
equal installments• Loan funds are first applied to tuition balance; remaining
funds are refunded to student• Check your smu.edu e-mail account for information
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Loan Disbursements
• If you take out loans beyond what is required for tuition, balance is refunded to you after tuition is paid
• You can choose direct deposit (requires form)• Funds sent to you as quickly and efficiently as
possible
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After the MBA…
• Federal and some private loans come with a 6 month grace period after graduation
• Terms of repayment can be customized• Check with your lender(s) about opportunities to consolidate
Stafford (Federal) loans and lock in low interest rates• Other interest rate reductions may be for EFT payments, on
time payments, etc.
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Questions aboutFinancing the MBA?