Most MBA students receive some form of financial aid. You’re not alone in seeking financial help, and you’re not limited to just one form of aid. Financial aid can be loans, scholarships, grants, work-study—even help from your employer. Most people are eligible for some kind of aid package. You need to research financial aid sources at the same time you research schools, and submit your application for aid according to each school’s deadlines, which are well before you enroll and sometimes even before the final application deadline. The schools you apply to are the best sources of information, so start there.

You can learn about financial aid types and sources here at mba.com. Click on “Make Your Decision,” and then read the section called “Paying for Your MBA.”