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Tuition and financial aid

Tuition for the online Master of Management program as of the 2025–26 academic year is $1,440 per unit, with a total of 36 units. The total estimated tuition is $51,840. A $1,000 deposit is required upon enrollment, which will be applied to your first quarter tuition. Please note that tuition does not include out-of-pocket expenses such as books, additional course materials or other fees. Learners can expect a moderate tuition increase each year.

There are a number of resources that may be available to help you finance your degree program. Resources may include federal tuition assistance, private loans, employer tuition assistance, scholarships and veteran benefits.

Federal Student Aid

Federal student aid checklist

Follow the below steps to apply for federal student aid:

  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically using your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID.  

  • Select the appropriate academic year.

  • Include the UC Davis school code: 001313.

Note: The FAFSA must be submitted each academic year in order to remain eligible for Federal Student Aid.

  • If you wish to receive the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, you must complete Entrance Counseling and electronically sign the Master Promissory Note (MPN) at Studentaid.gov.

  • Both the Entrance Counseling and MPN must be completed in order for funds to be disbursed to your student account at UC Davis.

  • If you have previously borrowed Federal student loans, be sure to update your lender(s) with contact information and enrollment status (for loan deferment purposes). 

  • Log in on the Studentaid.gov homepage to review loan history and loan servicer details.

  • Evaluate your need for additional funding such as the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan through the Department of Education, or private education loans through various lenders of your choice. 

Note: The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan is credit-based. Please visit Studentaid.gov for detailed information regarding PLUS Loan credit requirements.

Please note: Starting in January 2026, the Graduate PLUS Loan will no longer be available. Please review the private loan option as an alternative funding resource.

  • Prior to borrowing through the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan program, you may need to review your credit reports for potential issues. Contact any of the following credit bureaus for information: Experian, Equifax or TransUnion.

  • The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan credit decision expires within 180 days from applying. 

  • The maximum amount that you can borrow is up to the Cost of Attendance at UC Davis.

  • Once you have made the decision to apply for the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan, complete the PLUS Loan Application for graduate/professional students. 

  • If approved for the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan, you must complete a separate Direct PLUS Loan MPN for Graduate/Professional students.

  • If denied the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan, you may re-apply with a co-signer (endorser) or appeal the denial through the Department of Education.

  • Once enrolled, students should check MyAwards to view their UC Davis aid package and requirements for the upcoming year.

  • For more information on financial aid at UC Davis, visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships page.

Visit Studentaid.gov for more information on Federal Student Aid programs.

UC Davis scholarships

All candidates are considered for scholarships based on their admissions application. If you have any questions about scholarships, email the admissions team at admissions@onlinemba.ucdavis.edu or call 844-592-6104.

Native American applicants

The UC Native American Opportunity Plan (NAOP) provides financial aid support for California students enrolled in state-supported programs who are also enrolled in federally recognized Native American, American Indian and Alaska Native tribes. The online MM program is not a state-supported program. However, for the online MM Program, the Graduate School of Management has committed to provide an equivalent financial aid program. Online MBA students may be eligible to receive a scholarship allocated over the course of their program. Note that the NAOP is a guaranteed minimum of financial aid. Financial awards will not be added if a student has an existing scholarship package that exceeds the NAOP commitment. Students must submit the eligibility affidavit and documentation on the UC Davis Financial Aid and Scholarships website to confirm eligibility. For more information and eligibility requirements, please speak with your admissions counselor.

Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders (SIEML) Program Alumni Applicants

SIEML alumni are eligible for this award if they are admitted into the UC Davis Master of Management program. Total 36 MM full tuition and fees* will be covered by the Online MM program for SIEML alumni. Credit will be implemented over the course of the program. There is no application process. SIEML graduates should identify yourself to your admissions counselor. The admissions committee will verify your eligibility. If admitted, a scholarship award letter will be sent to you along with your MM offer letter. Financial awards will not be added if a student has an existing scholarship package that exceeds the SIEML commitment.

*Subject to change

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