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MSF Tuition and Scholarships

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Estimated Total Program Costs*

US Residents $57,957tuition + campus fees International Residents $76,560tuition + campus fees

*Tuition for the Master of Science in Finance (MSF) is assessed per semester. These estimates are for the 2026–2027 academic year. For information on additional living expenses, please visit the Office of the Registrar.

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    The Cost of Attendance Estimator breaks your total costs down by semester and includes costs for housing, food, and books so can plan your academic career.

    Please note that Gies Graduate Programs charge a flat tuition rate per semester regardless of credit hours taken. To learn more about financing options, scholarships, and payment strategies, check out our overview video below on how to fund your graduate business education.

    Deposit

    Applicants admitted to the program must submit a non-refundable deposit of $1,750 to reserve a spot in the incoming cohort. This deposit will be credited to your tuition bill after the 10th day of class in your first semester of enrollment and before tuition bills are due.

    International applicants:  To issue an I-20, admitted international applicants are required to verify funding, including tuition and other estimated living expenses, with the  Declaration & Certification of Finances Form. A list of additional living expenses is available through the  Office of the Registrar. 

    Scholarships

    The MSF program offers a limited number of scholarships to program participants. Scholarship allocations are made with particular emphasis on recruiting high caliber students from diverse backgrounds. All students are considered for Merit Scholarships. 

    *Please note that we only offer partial tuition scholarships and are unable to provide teaching, research, or graduate assistant jobs covering full tuition and fees.

    Decisions regarding scholarship awards will be made at the time of the admission decision. Recipients will be notified via email. 

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    Gies College of Business
    515 East Gregory Drive
    Champaign, IL 61820
    Phone: 217-300-7327