Executive MBA and Cross Continent

Merit Scholarships

Each year Fuqua funds a limited number of highly competitive, merit-based scholarships that are awarded to admitted applicants. The Duke Executive MBA Office of Admissions reviews applicants and makes award determinations after a student is offered admission to The Duke Executive MBA program.

Student Loan Options

• Federal Direct Stafford Loans
• Federal Direct Graduate Plus
• Private Alternative Student Loan

Yellow Ribbon Program – United States Veteran Affairs (VA) Educational Benefit

For more information on the FAFSA, please access the FAQs.

Cross Continent | Global Executive | Weekend Executive

To view detailed Program Cost information, please download this pdf.

Program	Cross Continent
Graduating Class	2012		2013
Academic Year	2011-2012	2012-2013	2012-2013	2013-2014
Educational Expenses (Student Bursar Account Charges)
Tuition Charges Per Term:
Term 1	25,067		26,317
Term 2	20,067		20,317
Term 3	20,067		20,317
Term 4	20,067		20,317
Term 5		20,066		20,316
Term 6		20,066		20,316
Total Tuition Charges	125,400		127,900
Graduate Activity Fee	34	17	34	17
Transcript Fee	40		40
Total Standard University Program Charges Per Academic Year	85,342	40,149	87,342	40,649
Total Standard University Program Charges	125,491		127,991
Federal Student Loan Fees (Deducted before principal disbursement)	1,724	986	2,879	1,010
Total Standard Cost of Attendance Per Academic Year	87,066	41,135	90,221	41,659
Other Considerations Which Could Increase COA*:
One-time computer expense (no more than $2,500)	2,500		2,500
Airfare to residencies (Estimated for Coach/Economy)	7,000	2,000	7,000	2,000
Possible Student Loan Borrowing Eligibility Per Academic Year	96,566	43,135	99,721	43,659
Possible Total Student Loan Borrowing Eligibility Per Program	139,701		143,380

*Please note that other considerations for the Cost of Attendance must be requested in writing, documenting proof of expenses (i.e. receipts, invoices, pre-order request forms)

Please access this link for the Cross Continent Fee Schedule.

Program	Global Executive
Graduating Class	2013		2014
Academic Year	2012-2013	2013-2014	2012-2013	2013-2014
Educational Expenses (Student Bursar Account Charges)
Tuition Charges Per Term:
Term 1	36,500		37,720
Term 2	29,000			30,220
Term 3	29,000			30,220
Term 4	29,000			30,220
Term 5		29,000		30,220
Total Tuition Charges	152,500		158,600
Graduate Activity Fee	34		17	34
Transcript Fee	40		40
Total Standard University Program Charges Per Academic Year	123,574	29,000	37,777	120,914
Total Standard University Program Charges	152,574		158,691
Federal Student Loan Fees (Deducted before principal disbursement)	4,328	545	794	4,222
Total Standard Cost of Attendance Per Academic Year	127,902	29,545	38,571	125,136
Other Considerations Which Could Increase COA*:
One-time computer expense (no more than $2,500)	2,500		2,500
Airfare to residencies (Estimated for Coach/Economy)	7,000	1,000	1,000	7,000
Possible Student Loan Borrowing Eligibility Per Academic Year	137,402	30,545	42,071	132,136
Possible Total Student Loan Borrowing Eligibility Per Program	167,947		174,207

*Please note that other considerations for the Cost of Attendance must be requested in writing, documenting proof of expenses (i.e. receipts, invoices, pre-order request forms)

Please access this link for the Global Executive Fee Schedule. 

 

Program	Weekend Executive
Graduating Class	2012		2013
Academic Year	2011-2012	2012-2013	2012-2013	2013-2014
Educational Expenses (Student Bursar Account Charges)
Tuition Charges Per Term:
Term 1	21,000		23,840
Term 2	21,000		21,340
Term 3	21,000		21,340
Term 4	21,000		21,340
Term 5		21,000		21,340
Term 6
Total Tuition Charges	105,000		109,200
Graduate Activity Fee	34		34
Transcript Fee	40		40
Total Standard University Program Charges Per Academic Year	84,074	21,000	87,934	21,340
Total Standard University Program Charges	105,074		109,274
Federal Student Loan Fees (Deducted before principal disbursement)	1,692	225	2,902	239
Total Standard Cost of Attendance Per Academic Year	85,766	21,225	90,836	21,579
Other Considerations Which Could Increase COA*:
One-time computer expense (no more than $2,500)	2,500		2,500
Thursday Overnight Hotel Stay (Estimated $100 per night - Thomas Center)	2,200	200	2,200	200
Weekend Travel (Airfare - Estimated $415 per weekend)�	9,130	830	9,130	830
Global Academic Travel Experience (GATE) - (Estimated cost ~4,600)		4,600		4,600
Possible Student Loan Borrowing Eligibility Per Academic Year	99,596	26,855	104,666	27,209
Possible Total Student Loan Borrowing Eligibility Per Program	126,451		131,875

*Please note that other considerations for the Cost of Attendance must be requested in writing, documenting proof of expenses (i.e. receipts, invoices, pre-order request forms)

Please access this link for the Weekend Executive Fee Schedule.

How should I apply for financial aid?
All students requesting loan assistance must complete and submit The Duke Executive MBA Financial Aid Form to the financial aid office. U.S. Citizens and Permanent U.S. Residents requesting federal loan assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Free Application for Federal Student Aid may be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Title IV code for The Fuqua School of Business is E00160. Once the financial aid office receives both Fuqua's financial aid application and the results of the FAFSA, a financial aid award notice will be sent. The FAFSA for the upcoming academic year will be available after January 1st. Applicants are encouraged to complete the FAFSA prior to their admission decision. The FAFSA should be completed with your previous year federal tax returns (i.e. 2013-14 FAFSA would be completed with 2012 Federal Tax Returns). 

When should I apply for financial aid?
Students requesting financial aid must apply each academic year of their program. We recommend students apply for financial aid as soon as your federal tax information is available.

How will I know if my financial aid application is complete?
Generally, we will begin the Financial Aid review in March for the upcoming academic year.
Approximately one week after you submit your FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR), which will indicate the receipt and initial processing of your application. Our financial aid office receives an electronic copy of the SAR. The FAFSA data for students is reviewed for accuracy and completeness. If additional information is needed, you will receive a written request from Fuqua. If no additional information is required or after requested information is received and reviewed, you will receive a financial aid award notice.  If you are admitted and have completed your FAFSA after March 1st, it will take approximately one month to receive an award notice. Once you have completed your loan promissory notes as instructed in the award notice it will take approximately 2-3 weeks for your lender to follow up with an approval notice/disclosure statement verifying your approval.

How is financial aid eligibility calculated?
Financial aid eligibility is based on the information provided by students on the FAFSA. Cost of attendance, income and assets of students, tuition assistance from employers all factor into the determination of financial aid eligibility.

Once my financial aid eligibility is calculated, how much financial aid can I expect to receive?
The financial situations of students can vary greatly, so we cannot provide set amounts for what students can expect to receive. However, most students receive a combination of federal and/or alternative student loans to help pay for tuition.

When can I expect to get a response from your office?
Students who have completed both the FAFSA and The Duke Executive MBA Financial Aid Form by the recommended dates can expect a Financial Aid Award at least one month prior to the start of the term.

What is a financial aid award?
The award notice will outline the available loans and information regarding the recommended lender for both federal and alternative student loan programs. Detailed information about the loan process will accompany the award notice.

I received my financial aid award, but have additional questions about the information I received.
Please read the general information and loan instructions included with your financial aid award first. If there are remaining questions, you may contact our office.

I received my financial aid award, but need additional funds.
Students must request additional loan funds that exceed their cost of attendance in writing.  If the request is granted, students can apply for alternative student loans to help cover the cost of attendance for their program each academic year. Please see the Duke University Recommended Lender List for additional recommendations.

When should I start contacting lenders to apply for student loans?
Contact lenders after you have received your award notice. However, since alternative student loan programs are credit-based programs, students who anticipate borrowing alternative student loans may consider contacting lenders earlier to make certain that they are creditworthy loan borrowers.

Most of the student loan applications are completed and processed electronically. Therefore, paper applications are unnecessary.  Generally, you will visit a lender's website to apply for a loan and electronically complete the promissory note. Subsequently, lenders will transmit your loan request to our financial aid office, so the loan may be certified and processed electronically.

When do I repay my student loans?
Federal Stafford/Graduate PLUS loans have a 6-month grace period from the date of graduation, date that a student drops below half time, or withdraws from school. The Graduate PLUS Loan's grace period is granted by request only.

Before it is time to start repayment you should receive a repayment schedule from the lender of your student loans. This disclosure should inform you of the total amount borrowed, current interest rate, and the total amount you will pay over the life of the loan if you follow the repayment schedule.

I received my tuition bill but my financial aid does not show up?
Financial aid is disbursed to the student bursar accounts no earlier than ten days before the start of each term. The Duke Executive MBA Program Office is aware of this guideline. As a result, students receiving financial aid from guaranteed sources (such as federal loans/alternative loans) only need to pay the amount of tuition that their aid does not cover. Student receiving financial aid can review their financial aid award to determine disbursement amounts.

Can I view my financial aid status online? 
Admitted students can view their financial aid award online through the ACES website. Your Net ID and password are required to log in.

I am receiving tuition assistance from my employer. How does this affect my financial aid?
Employer Tuition Assistance is considered an additional financial resource and will affect eligibility for student loans.