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Online Programs Tuition and Financial Aid

 

Tuition

Graziadio Business School tuition varies by online program. Cost of attendance information below comprises tuition charges for each academic year.


2023-2024 Tuition Charges and Fees by Program

Each program's total cost of attendance will vary depending on the number of units taken over the course of the program. All tuition rates are subject to an annual increase of 2–5%.

Cost of Attendance Calculator Use our Cost of Attendance Calculator to estimate the cost of your program of interest. This tool incorporates additional per term expenses such as $11,300 in living expenses (food and housing), $1,625 in Transportation, $2,600 in Miscellaneous Personal Expenses, $2,600 in Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment, and $167 in Fees.

Program Per-Unit Tuition Rate Total Units Required Approximate Total Cost
Online Master of Business Administration
$2,115
52
$109,980
Online Master of Science in Business Analytics
$2,090
31
$64,790
Online Master of Science in Human Resources
$1,870
30
$56,100
Online Master of Science in Management and Leadership
$2,090
36
$75,240

 


 

Funding Options

You may be eligible to apply for federal student aid and private scholarship opportunities to help fund your graduate education. Use these resources for more information about financial aid options available to students.

  • Read Financial Aid FAQs (PDF, 311KB)
  • Review the Financial Aid Checklist (PDF, 121KB)

A number of additional financial resources may be available to you, including scholarships funded by professional organizations, employer tuition assistance, and student loans. Pepperdine students may be eligible to apply for the following loan options:

  • Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans: Students are potentially eligible to receive up to $20,500 per academic year with the Direct Unsubsidized Loan. The potential eligibility amount of the Direct Unsubsidized Loan is not based on need nor income.
  • Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans: Graduate students who are eligible for funds beyond their annual Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan amount may apply for this credit-based loan up to the cost of attendance budget.
  • Private Loans: Students who require additional assistance may apply for education loans through private lenders.

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Education's regulations, universities are required to consistently apply reasonable standards for evaluating Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for all students regardless if he/she is a financial aid recipient.


Financial Aid Application Process

Financial aid may take several weeks to process; therefore, students are encouraged to apply for financial aid at least eight weeks prior to the cohort start date. Students must reapply for financial aid each academic year. 

To be eligible for federal student aid, an applicant must:

  • Be a US citizen or resident alien.
  • Not be in student loan default.
  • Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
  • Be enrolled at least half-time to borrow federal loans.

For more information about tuition financing options for the online master's programs at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, visit the Office of Financial Aid page.


Federal Student Aid

The FAFSA is available October 1st for the upcoming academic year. New students planning to use federal student aid should complete the FAFSA while applying for admission; you do not need to wait until you are admitted.

Continuing students will need to submit a FAFSA each year they plan to receive federal student aid. Eligibility for federal student aid does not carry over from one award year to the next, you will need to complete the FAFSA for each award year for which you are or plan to enroll.

Please reference the chart below to determine which FAFSA academic year to complete based on your desired start, continue/return date:

Start Term FAFSA Year
January 2024
Spring 2024
2023-2024
May 2024
Summer 2024
2023-2024
August 2024
Fall 2024
2024-2025
January 2025
Spring 2025
2024-2025
May 2025
Summer 2025
2024-2025

 


 

Loan Repayment

For general information about student loan repayment, to access loan repayment calculators, and to learn more about loan forgiveness or income-driven repayment plans, please visit the US Department of Education loan repayment information page.

 


 

EdAssist Partner Employees: Take Advantage of a Reduced Tuition Rate

If your employer is affiliated with EdAssist, you, your spouse, or legal dependents may be eligible for up to 10 percent off tuition up to $10,000—this applies to new students only. Existing students may get up to a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition. You can reach out to your organization's HR representative to find out if your company is an EdAssist partner. To take advantage of this benefit, simply request information. Once admissions gets in touch with you, make sure to let them know your employer is an EdAssist partner.