Financial Aid
Merit-Based Scholarships
The MBA for Professionals Dean's Achievement Scholarship of $1,500 per semester is awarded to qualified admitted applicants who present excellent credentials and a GMAT score of 600 or higher or equivalent percentile on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The maximum total value of this scholarship over the six semester program is $9,000.
Federal Educational Loans
Federal educational loans provide the opportunity to fully cover educational, living and personal expenses while completing an MBA.
Loans are the most common source of financial assistance for MBA students throughout the United States. Loans make it possible for MBA students to invest in a future of expanded career opportunities, career satisfaction and increased earning power.
If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, are admitted to the MBA for Professionals program and submit the FAFSA form, you will be eligible for $20,500 in Federal Stafford Loans for each period of two consecutive semesters you are enrolled in Willamette's MBA for Professionals program. If you need additional funding, you can also apply for the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan.
- Learn about Federal Direct Stafford and Graduate PLUS Loans
- Learn how to apply for Stafford and PLUS loans
International citizens may be eligible for private credit-based educational loans.
Information Resources for Financial Aid
- The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid provides access to several free scholarship search databases including FastWEB.
- Oregon Student Assistance Commission.
- Education USA, EduPass and International Education Financial Aid.
- Willamette University's Office of Financial Aid

