TUITION
AND BEYOND
The Vanderbilt MS Finance program has consistently shown strong employment outcomes year after year. 97% of recent graduates accepted an offer within 6 months of graduation. For more information, view our Employment Report.
The MS Finance program cost for the 2024-2025 academic year:
| Tuition | $71,250 |
| Transcript Fee | $100 |
| Books & Supplies | $500 |
| Health Insurance (can be waived if proof of comparable coverage elsewhere) | $3,928 |
| Maintenance Fee | $1,250 |
| Student Health Fee | $844 |
| Student Services Fee | $648 |
| Loan Fees | $1,808 |
Average Living Expenses:
| Housing | $15,840 |
| Food | $7,320 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,158 |
| Transportation | $1,526 |
Housing
All Owen students live off campus. There are several residential buildings within one mile of Owen and several more within walking distance. Our students typically publish an overview of housing options in March and post it to the Admitted Applicants website. You may also visit the Off-Campus Referral Service website provided by the Vanderbilt University Office of Housing and Residential Education.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is required for all students. The university offers a health insurance plan for students and their families. You may view a copy of the Graduate/Professional & International Brochure on health insurance by visiting our Student Health Center website.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Vanderbilt MS Finance Merit-Based Scholarships
All MS Finance applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships. There is no separate scholarship application. Selection criteria include academic background, professional experiences, GPA, GMAT scores, letters of recommendation, essay, and interview. Scholarships cover partial tuition, and candidates will be notified of an award when given an offer of admission.
Vanderbilt Accelerator® Alumni Scholarship
Each year, the Vanderbilt MSF program awards up to $5,000 in scholarship funding to participants of Vanderbilt's Accelerator® Summer Business Immersion.
LOANS AND OTHER RESOURCES
Federal Financial Aid
Loans are dispersed through the central Office of Student Financial Aid. Visit Vanderbilt University’s financial aid website for details about loan options.
International students do not qualify for federally funded loan programs unless they are permanent residents of the U.S. However, an international student may apply for a private alternative source of funding, but a U.S. citizen or permanent resident is required as a co-borrower.
Partnerships with International Loan-Scholarship Institutions:
We partner with the following institutions to offer guaranteed scholarship to admitted candidates who receive a loan-scholarship through one of the institutions:
Guatemala: GUATEFUTURO provides a minimum of 15% tuition scholarship for up to 2 MSF candidates per year.
Mexico: FUNED provides a minimum of $10,000 per year for up to 5 MSF candidates per year.
Honduras: HONDUFUTURO provides a minimum of 30% tuition scholarship for MSF candidates.
Other Resources
In addition to federal loans, scholarships, and employment, students should consider personal savings; family funds; sponsorship by their company or government; and other outside loans, grants, and scholarships. Sallie Mae—a government-sponsored organization—provides the largest secondary market in the student loan business. You can find financial aid information, loan calculators, and a free scholarship search at Sallie Mae.
Several resources exist for international students seeking financial aid to study in the U.S. Some banks will authorize loans, provided that the student has a bona fide U.S. co-signer to guarantee the loan.
Additional reference sources:
- The International Student’s Guide to Studying and Living in the USA
- The College Board Online
- Fastweb
- National Science Foundation
- MacArthur Foundation
- Peterson’s
- Canadian Higher Education Loan Program (for Canadian citizens only)
For International Students
International students may apply for a private alternative educational loan, with a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as a co-signer, for an amount up to the total cost of education. Please contact the Vanderbilt Office of Student Financial Aid for additional information. Or they may apply directly to Prodigy Finance, which does not require a co-signer. Click here to learn more.