Graduate tuition and aid

MAcc students who attended UF as undergraduates

Thanks to the generous support of numerous donors, Warrington’s Fisher School of Accounting administers several awards to students pursuing a Master of Accounting degree. The amounts, number, and source of awards vary from year to year. Academic performance, particularly in upper-division accounting coursework, is emphasized when selecting recipients. Generally, 20 to 40 one-time cash awards are made in amounts ranging from $2,500 to $4,000. See the Accounting Financial Aid information for current students to see additional details.

The program offers newly admitted students a limited number of merit- and need-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Scholarship application instructions will be emailed to eligible students two weeks prior to the scholarship application deadline.

To be eligible, individuals must accept their admission offer and submit a scholarship application by the corresponding deadlines listed below. To be considered for need-based scholarships, a current FAFSA® must be on file with the University of Florida. International students are only eligible for merit-based scholarships.

Important dates/deadlines

Fall new incoming students:

• Accept admission offer: May 1
• Scholarship application deadline: May 15
• Scholarship decision notifications: August 15

Spring new incoming students:

• Accept admission offer: November 1
• Scholarship application deadline: November 15
• Scholarship decision notifications: December 15

Along with loans, MSBA students are eligible for the following awards:

• Assistantships: After your first semester, your academic performance may qualify you for an assistantship. At that point, the department will reach out with more information.
• Scholarships: Select MSBA students may qualify for scholarships and will be notified of their award with their offer of admission. Scholarships do not require a separate application.

Student assistants

To help offset the cost of tuition, the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center hires a limited number of student assistants to work in their facilities. Student assistants are hired at the beginning of every semester.

Scholarships

Warrington typically awards 20 $1,000 scholarships each year to master’s in entrepreneurship applicants. For additional opportunities, browse the Scholarship Search Engine hosted by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.

The MS in Information Systems and Operations Management program offers select scholarship and research assistant opportunities to students who have attended the program for at least a semester.

The MSM program offers newly admitted students a limited number of merit- and need-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Scholarship application instructions will be emailed to eligible students two weeks prior to the scholarship application deadline.

To be eligible, individuals must accept their admission offer and submit a scholarship application by the corresponding deadlines listed below. To be considered for need-based scholarships, a current FAFSA® must be on file with the University of Florida. International students are only eligible for merit-based scholarships.

Important dates/deadlines

Fall new incoming students:

• Accept admission offer: May 1
• Scholarship application deadline: May 15
• Scholarship decision notifications: August 15

Spring new incoming students:

• Accept admission offer: November 1
• Scholarship application deadline: November 15
• Scholarship decision notifications: December 15

The program offers newly admitted students a limited number of merit- and need-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Scholarship application instructions will be emailed to eligible students two weeks prior to the scholarship application deadline.

To be eligible, individuals must accept their admission offer and submit a scholarship application by the corresponding deadlines listed below. To be considered for need-based scholarships, a current FAFSA® must be on file with the University of Florida. International students are only eligible for merit-based scholarships.

Important dates/deadlines

Fall new incoming students:

• Accept admission offer: May 1
• Scholarship application deadline: May 15
• Scholarship decision notifications: August 15

Spring new incoming students:

• Accept admission offer: November 1
• Scholarship application deadline: November 15
• Scholarship decision notifications: December 15

Program scholarships

Bergstrom Real Estate Center MSRE Scholarship
Nathan S. Collier Scholarship
Avanti Properties Group Scholarship
Marty and Starr Nass Graduate Scholarship in Real Estate Studies
Bergstrom-Crossman Real Estate Scholarship
Steve Bernstein Real Estate Scholarship
Clayton C. Curtis Real Estate Scholarship
Richard Donnellan Real Estate Scholarship
Dan and Cheryl Dupree Real Estate Scholarship
Florida Association of Realtors (FAR) Scholarship
Yvonne Heistand Real Estate Scholarship
Jack Havener Memorial Real Estate Scholarship
Rick Scarola Real Estate Scholarship
Peter A. Falzone, Sr., Real Estate Scholarship

Outside scholarships:

• Appraisal Institute Education Trust Scholarships
• Baldwin, Little, Sun and Wu Sunshine Scholarship
• Calkain Real Estate Scholarship
• Campus Visitation Program
• Canakaris Scholarship
• CCIM Institute Scholarship
• CREW Network Foundation Scholarship
• CREW Orlando
• Davis Property Management Scholarship
• FAMU Feeder Program
• The Florida Realtors Education Foundation Student Scholarship Program
• Florida Real Estate Commission Scholarship Program
• JELF Loan (interest-free) 
• International Council of Shopping Centers Education Foundation 
• Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship
• The Laura Bassi Scholarship
• Maury Carter & Associates Undergraduate Real Estate Scholarship from the ICSC Foundation
• Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) Scholarship
• RENEW: Real Estate Network Empowering Women
• SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship
• SIOR/Majestic Realty Co. Scholarship
• Society of Real Estate Professionals (SOREP) Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded to select competitive in-state or out-of-state students who are admitted to the full-time program to cover tuition and fees. The full-tuition scholarship will cover only the number of Warrington credits required to complete the degree. Partial-tuition scholarships are also available, and our most competitive candidates will be considered for additional merit-based awards.

Scholarship eligibility is determined by the MBA Admissions Committee. Applicants are automatically considered based on information submitted in the application. Scholarships are applied to student accounts after the drop/add deadline.

Graduate assistantships are typically reserved for Ph.D. students at the Warrington College of Business. The Financial Aid office does not offer assistantships; however, students may contact the UF Graduate School by phone (352-392-6622) or email for more information on eligibility.

Students in our Ph.D. programs receive four to five years of financial assistance in the form of a graduate assistantship (research/teaching) if they qualify for entry into and maintain good standing in the program. The typical graduate assistantship is $40,000 to $43,000 per year. Students additionally receive a tuition waiver, a research budget, and medical benefits for up to five years.

Graduate assistantships provide financial support while students work part time under the supervision of one or more faculty members in duties related to instruction, research, or professional service. Warrington’s Ph.D. assistantship is generous and competitive with those of the other top doctoral programs in business:

• The assistantship requires 10 to 20 hours/week of research/teaching. During the program’s five years, students are expected to teach two to three courses as part of the assistantship.
• The retention of assistantships, research support, and other forms of financial support is contingent on satisfactory academic progress and satisfactory performance of assigned tasks. Therefore, the department does not guarantee continuous funding for graduate students nor any minimum number of semesters of aid. 
• In addition, students holding at least half-time graduate assistantships or fellowships are eligible for in-state or out-of-state tuition waivers up to the minimum credits required for full-time enrollment. Tuition waivers for each semester will be granted to qualifying assistants, provided they maintain a 3.0 GPA and are employed on or before the first day of classes through the end of final exams. Tuition waivers do not cover fees associated with registration (approximately $500 per semester).

Students are automatically considered for a graduate assistantship as a part of their application to the Ph.D. program. There is no need to submit a separate application for a graduate assistantship. Students may, at their discretion, apply for other fellowships, grants, loans, or any other form of financial support for which they are eligible.

International students must have an F1 or J1 visa to receive an assistantship.

Many students enrolled in the Executive MBA, Weekend Part-Time MBA and Online MBA programs receive support from their employers. Please check with your HR department. If your company agrees to sponsor you, a third-party billing arrangement can be set up with the UF Bursar’s Office.

To make direct payments, your employer will need to complete the Students Sponsored by Third Party Donors Letter of Acknowledgement form, and you will have to attach their authorization form. All paperwork must be emailed to the UF Bursar’s Office.

For more information, read about UF’s process for third-party sponsorship.

Current military personnel

With the Post-9/11 GI Bill^® and our commitment to accommodating our servicemen and servicewomen, there is no better time than now to pursue one of the most desired business degrees available.

If you are deployed for service during your pursuit of an MBA, your fees and a seat in a current MBA class will be available upon your return.

For more information, read about UF’s process for military tuition assistance or email Gus Kreatsoulas.

UF Office of Veteran Services

The university provides military service men and women with resources and assistance through the Office of Veteran Services. If you have questions regarding Post-9/11 GI Bill^® benefits, we encourage you to connect with them via the VA Counselor email address or at 352-294-2948.

Graduate students who have completed the FAFSA® application and show financial need have a chance to receive the UF Graduate Grant. This grant is reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional financial need and have provided FAFSA® submissions, and it is given on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding is very limited and is not guaranteed.

The primary source of aid for Warrington graduate students is Federal Student loan funding. 
If you are a U.S. Citizen or an eligible non-citizen, you may complete a FAFSA® application to receive a Federal Direct Unsubsidized loan. If you don’t have adverse credit and would like additional funding, you can complete an application to be considered for the Graduate PLUS loan. For more information about who qualifies as an eligible non-citizen, please check Eligibility for Non-U.S. Citizens on the Federal Student Aid website.

UF employee education program

Are you currently employed by the University of Florida or TEAMS? If you’ve been on the job for at least six months, you are eligible to receive tuition assistance for up to six credit hours of instruction per semester through the Employee Education Program. Learn more about how this works.

Please note: Warrington’s online degrees and the Executive, South Florida and Weekend Part-Time MBA programs are not available for the tuition waiver under the UF employee education program.

State agency employee tuition waiver

The state agency employee tuition waiver is available to qualified employees on a space-available basis for the Executive, South Florida and Weekend Part-Time MBA programs. Learn more about registering for courses and completing this form.

If you are a UF or State employee who wishes to attend a program for which the waiver does not apply, we offer a 22% discount off the tuition portion (certain experiential learning activities excluded) if you qualify and meet specific requirements. Please contact a member of our admissions staff for additional information.

The Academic Common Market enables students in the Southeast to pursue select master’s degrees at the University of Florida at in-state tuition rates. This program, created by the Southern Regional Education Board, allows students from 16 Southern states to “study in a specialized field at an out-of-state college while paying in-state tuition.” 

You’ll pay in-state tuition rates if accepted into one of the following programs and if you reside in one of these partnering states:

• Master of International Business (on campus): The MIB program is currently approved to offer tuition reciprocity for residents of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland and Tennessee. 
• MS in Entrepreneurship (on campus and online): The program is currently approved to offer tuition reciprocity to state residents of Alabama. 

Students from other SREB member states should contact their respective program coordinator for more details about tuition reciprocity in their state.

Most program fees are due at the beginning of each term, but please review the sample payment schedule for your program below for specific details. Your actual cost and payment schedule varies based on the number of credit hours attempted.

We want to simplify the financial component of your MBA as much as possible. If you would like more specific information about how to pay for your MBA, please contact Gus Kreatsoulas.

Executive MBA

	Deposit*	Credit hours	Program costs**	UF fees***	Total
Deposit*	$1,500.00				$1,500.00
Term 1		9	$11,437.56	$338.85	$11,776.41
Term 2		6	$7,625.04	$225.90	$7,850.94
Term 3		6	$7,625.04	$225.90	$7,850.94
Term 4		9	$11,437.56	$338.85	$11,776.41
Term 5		6	$7,625.04	$225.90	$7,850.94
Term 6		6	$7,625.04	$225.90	$7,850.94
Term 7	$(1,500.00)	6	$7,625.04	$225.90	$6,350.94
Total		48	$61,000.32	$1,807.20	$62,807.52

*The deposit is due upon program acceptance and only applies towards term 7. It is non-refundable if you do not complete the program.

**Late fees may be assessed on delinquent accounts. Additional expenses will be incurred for experiential learning, such as the international trip or The Washington Campus. If you are utilizing federal financial aid during your degree, you must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits for an academic semester and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

***In addition to the above program costs, the university imposes per-credit-hour fees for capital improvement ($6.76), technology ($6.56), student financial aid ($22.43), and athletics ($1.90). Fees are based on 2024-25 rates and are subject to change.

Please contact the MBA office for term-specific withdrawal dates/deadlines.

Online MBA

Online 1-year

	Deposit*	Credit hours	Program costs**	UF fees***	Total
Deposit*	$1,500.00				$1,500.00
Foundations Review course		2	$3,000.00	$75.30	$3,075.30
Term 1		6	$9,000.00	$225.90	$9,225.90
Term 2		6	$9,000.00	$225.90	$9,225.90
Term 3		6	$9,000.00	$225.90	$9,225.90
Term 4		9	$11,437.56	$338.85	$11,776.41
Term 5	$(1,500.00)	3	$4,500.00	$112.95	$3,112.95
Experiential learning		3	$4,500.00	$112.95	$4,612.95
Total		32	$1,204.80	$1,204.80	$49,204.80

*The deposit is due upon program acceptance and only applies towards term 5. It is non-refundable if you do not complete the program.

Online 2-year

	Deposit*	Credit hours	Program costs**	UF fees***	Total
Deposit*	$1,500.00				$1,500.00
Foundations Review course		2	$7,250.04	$225.90	$7,475.94
Term 1		6	$7,250.04	$225.90	$7,475.94
Term 2		6	$7,250.04	$225.90	$7,475.94
Term 3		6	$7,250.04	$225.90	$7,475.94
Term 4		6	$7,250.04	$225.90	$7,475.94
Term 5		6	$7,250.04	$225.90	$7,475.94
Term 6		6	$7,250.04	$225.90	$7,475.94
Term 7		6	$7,250.04	$225.90	$7,475.94
Term 8	$(1,500.00)	3	$3,625.02	$112.95	$2,237.97
Experiential learning		3	$3,625.02	$112.95	$3,737.97
Total		48	$58,000.32	$1,807.20	$59,807.52

*The deposit is due upon program acceptance and only applies towards term 8. It is non-refundable if you do not complete the program.

**Late fees may be assessed on delinquent accounts. If you are utilizing federal financial aid during your degree, you must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits for an academic semester and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

***In addition to the above program costs, the university imposes per credit hour fees for capital improvement ($6.76), technology ($6.56), student financial aid ($22.43), and athletics ($1.90). Fees are based on 2024-25 rates and are subject to change. Students participating in a Global Immersion Experience or The Washington Campus will incur additional charges.

Please contact the MBA office for term-specific withdrawal dates/deadlines.

Weekend Part-time MBA — Jacksonville

Weekend Part-time 1-year

	Deposit*	Credit hours	Program costs**	UF fees***	Total
Deposit*	$1,500.00				$1,500.00
Foundations Review course		2	$3,000.00	$75.30	$3,075.30
Term 1		6	$4,500.00	$112.95	$4,612.95
Term 2		6	$9,000.00	$225.90	$9,225.90
Term 3		6	$9,000.00	$225.90	$9,225.90
Term 4		6	$9,000.00	$225.90	$9,225.90
Term 5	$(1,500.00)	3	$9,000.00	$225.90	$7,725.90
Experiential learning		3	$4,500.00	$112.95	$4,612.95
Total		32	$48,000.00	$1,204.80	$49,204.80

*The deposit is due upon program acceptance and only applies toward term 5. It is non-refundable if you do not complete the program.

Weekend Part-time 2-year

	Deposit*	Credit hours	Program costs**	UF fees***	Total
Deposit*	$1,500.00				$1,500.00
Term 1		7	$8,458.38	$263.55	$8,721.93
Term 2		6	$7,250.04	$225.90	$7,475.94
Term 3		8	$9,666.72	$301.20	$9,967.92
Term 4		6	$7,250.04	$225.90	$7,475.94
Term 5		6	$7,250.04	$225.90	$7,475.94
Term 6		6	$7,250.04	$225.90	$7,475.94
Term 7	$(1,500.00)	6	$7,250.04	$225.90	$5,975.94
Experiential learning		3	$3,625.02	$112.95	$3,737.97
Total		32	$58,000.32	$1,807.20	$59,807.52

*The deposit is due upon program acceptance and only applies towards term 7. It is non-refundable if you do not complete the program.

**Late fees may be assessed on delinquent accounts. If you are utilizing federal financial aid during your degree, you must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits for an academic semester and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

***In addition to the above program costs, the university imposes per credit hour fees for capital improvement ($6.76), technology ($6.56), student financial aid ($22.43), and athletics ($1.90). Fees are based on 2024-25 rates and are subject to change. Students participating in a Global Immersion Experience or The Washington Campus will incur additional charges.

Please contact the MBA office for term-specific withdrawal dates/deadlines.

Weekend Part-time MBA in South Florida

	Deposit*	Credit hours	Program costs**	UF fees***	Total
Deposit*	$1,500.00				$1,500.00
Term 1		6	$8,125.02	$225.90	$8,350.92
Term 2		6	$8,125.02	$225.90	$8,350.92
Term 3		6	$8,125.02	$225.90	$8,350.92
Term 4		6	$8,125.02	$225.90	$8,350.92
Term 5		6	$8,125.02	$225.90	$8,350.92
Term 6		6	$8,125.02	$225.90	$8,350.92
Term 7		6	$8,125.02	$225.90	$8,350.92
Term 8	$(1,500.00)	6	$8,125.02	$225.90	$6,850.92
Total		48	$65,000.16	$1,807.20	$66,807.36

*The deposit is due upon program acceptance and only applies towards term 8. It is non-refundable if you do not complete the program.

**Late fees may be assessed on delinquent accounts. Additional expenses will be incurred for experiential learning, such as the international trip or The Washington Campus. If you are utilizing federal financial aid during your degree, you must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits for an academic semester and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

***In addition to the above program costs, the university imposes per credit hour fees for capital improvement ($6.76), technology ($6.56), student financial aid ($22.43), and athletics ($1.90). Fees are based on 2024-25 rates and are subject to change.

Please contact the MBA office for term-specific withdrawal dates/deadlines.