Scholarships and Financial Aid
One-Year MBA - Scholarships and Financial Aid
Scholarships
Clarkson University offers merit-based scholarships to reward a student's successes and abilities. Each year more than 85 percent of our accepted students receive some form of scholarship. There is no separate application to be considered for the merit-based scholarship. These scholarships include:
| 50% Tuition Waiver Scholarship | |
| Leadership Council Scholarship |
$10,000 |
| Dean's Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Faculty Scholarship | $3,000 |
Students who complete the application process by December 30 (first round of evaluations) or by March 15 (second round of evaluations), will be considered for a 50 percent Tuition Waiver Scholarship based on the overall strength of their application. There are a limited number of these scholarships available.
Clarkson University's MBA program also offers an opportunity to work with our faculty and staff in the School of Business as a graduate assistant. Students can earn up to $2,500 during the academic year. Students who are accepted into our program are eligible to apply for a graduate assistant position.
Tuition for the One Year MBA Program (August - May) Full-time MBA students who have met the foundation business course requirements will register for a total of 35 credit hours for the academic year. Part-time students may request deferment of tuition payment until they are reimbursed by employers.
Tuition for the Summer Business Concepts Program: (to be held during May 18 - July 30: week of June 29 - July 3 there will not be any modules). Each course is 1.5 credits and tuition for courses will be waived by 50%. The total tuition is based on the number of credits taken during the program.
Other Financial Assistance and Important FormsThe Office of Graduate Business Programs and Clarkson University's Student Administrative Services Offices are available to help you through the financial process. The following links will assist you as you explore the options that are available to you. If you have any other questions about loan programs, please contact the Student Loan Manager, Student Administrative Services Office, at 1-315-268-3904.
- How to Finance Your Graduate Business Program
- Other useful Web sites
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- 2008-2009 Federal Direct Loan Application Form for Graduate Students
- 2008-2009 Graduate Plus Application Form
- Direct Loan Entrance Interview
- 2008-2009 Financial Aid Verification Form
Other Useful Web Sites for Domestic and International Students
- FinAid - provides links to practically every financial aid resource on the Web.
- International Student Organization - informaton on scholarships and grants for international students wishing to pursue graduate studies in the United States.
- Nelnet.com - Educatonal Planning and Financing for international students pursuing graduate studies.
- International Fellowships for Women
- International Education and Fund Association (IEFA)
- Grants in Graduate Studies (GIGS) - a database of grants for graduate and post-graduate students, provided by U.S. government, international, corporate and private funding agencies.
- Graduate Fellowships Database - a database of recent fellowships, grants, and awards available to graduate students.
- Scholarship Search from College Board Online - find scholarships, loans, internships, and other financial aid programs that match your education level, talents, and background.
- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Post-secondary Education - offers several useful financial aid links, including The Student Guide for the current year.

