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Financial Aid and the MD/MBA Program 2011-2012. Students are enrolled both as MD and MBA students once accepted and now have single student identification number. Students complete both programs and receive both degrees in 5 years. Uniqueness of MD/MBA. 5 Year MD/MBA Schedule.
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Students are enrolled both as MD and MBA students once accepted and now have single student identification number. Students complete both programs and receive both degrees in 5 years. Uniqueness of MD/MBA
Federal law allows for higher yearly Stafford loan maximums for health professions programs (MD) than graduate programs (MBA) although the costs are similar. MBA program has limited scholarships/fellowships to help with the difference. Challenges
6 years of curriculum/living expenses for the cost of 5 to total a savings of a full year ($55,000 approximately). Opportunities
Estimated Budget MD $33,000 tuition/fees/yr $19,000 living expenses/yr* =$52,000/yr X 4 years =$208,000 MD/MBA $33,000 tuition/fees/yr $19,000 living expenses/yr* =$52,000/yr X 5 years =$260,000 *Approximation based on living on campus in Verano Place (FY 10)
MD $8,500 Subsidized $30,00 Unsubsidized $38,500/yr X 4 years =$154,000 MBA $8,500 Subsidized $12,000 Unsubsidized $20,500/yr X 1 year =$20,500 Federal Stafford Loan Maximums 5 yr MD/MBA=$154K + $20.5K = $174,500total maximum Stafford federal loan Federal Graduate Plus loans, grants and scholarships to cover remaining eligibility
$ 12,000 max scholarship + $174,500 max Stafford Fed loan = $186,500total in aid MBA Faculty Scholarship Maximum
MD/MBA $260,000 budget -$186,500 aid (max) =$73,500minimum gap over 5 years (can use grant funds, Federal Graduate Plus loans or out of pocket) Minimum Difference in Cost
Minimum Difference in Cost MD $208,000 budget -$154,000 aid (max) =$54,000 minimum gap Federal Graduate Plus loans or out of pocket
$73,500 MD/MBA (5years) $54,000 MD (4years) =$19,500 more of a gap Minimum Difference in Gap
Grant funds are limited and are awarded to those students with need AND who meet the deadlines. Important dates: March - FAFSA deadline for academic year May – Deadline for any requested documents for academic year Why Deadlines Are Important
Best resource for students: On-line financial aid file at www.ofas.uci.edu personalized student information available School of Medicine Contact: (949) 824-4605 Paul Merage School of Business Contact: Alda Ruggiero (949) 824-7967 arguggier@uci.edu Where to go for Assistance