Tuition & Financial Support for MS Programs

Invest in Your Future

The decision to invest in your graduate education is an important step toward achieving your goals.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

For information on the cost of attendance of your Master's degree, select from the options below:

Click here for information on our MS Accounting and MS Taxation Admissions.

Scholarship Opportunities 2025-2026

All applicants are considered for merit scholarships by the admissions committee. A list of the generous donors and scholarships you will automatically be considered for is below.

  • Martin F. Schmidt Memorial Scholarship Fund for MS in Supply Chain Analytics: Martin F. Schmidt Memorial offers awards to top MS Supply Chain Analytics students.
  • Michael A. Klump Endowed Scholarship Fund for MS in Real Estate: Provides support for undergraduate and graduate scholarship awards for students pursuing a career in real estate.
  • Scheuer for MS Finance

Special Scholarships with additional requirements:

The Leeds School of Business offers scholarships that require a separate application, consisting of an essay submission. To apply, you must first have an active Leeds Graduate Application. More information and the specific essay prompts for each scholarship is available in the application status portal.

The Leeds School of Business recommends that eligible students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In situations where need is a requirement for scholarship consideration, FAFSA will be consulted.

  • Hummel Family Foundation Graduate Scholarship (For US. Citizens or Permanent Residents only): This fund provides financial support for incoming graduate students at the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder. Applicants must demonstrate serious financial need to be considered for this award. You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for need-based award consideration no later than March 1st. Preference will be given to previous Federal Pell Grant recipients. Applications from previous Hummel recipients will be prioritized. Separate essay due by Thursday, March 5, 2026.
  • Mel and Marcy Balaguer Scholarship (For US. Citizens or Permanent Residents only): This fund will be used to provide scholarship support to underrepresented students. Underrepresented students include those students from socioeconomic backgrounds who are historically underrepresented in the field of business, and/or students who have faced unusual adversity. Scholarships will be awarded for up to two years if the students remain in good academic standing. Applicants must demonstrate serious financial need to be considered for this award. You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for need-based award consideration no later than March 1st. Separate essay due by Thursday, March 5, 2026.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all individuals can achieve their academic and professional aspirations free from discrimination. As such, students are considered for scholarships based on neutral and non-discriminatory criteria such as academic merit, area of study, financial need, extracurricular activities, and leadership. These scholarships are provided without regard for race, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected class.

Assistantships, TA Positions & Research Opportunities 

We do not offer assistantships, TA positions or research opportunities for our MS Programs.

Financial Aid and Loans

Eligible graduate students (US citizens and permanent residents) may apply for federal financial aid in the form of student loans. To learn more, please visit the links below. 

Directions to Complete the FASFA

Applying for Financial Aid as a Graduate Student

Graduate Student Loans

For more information contact the Office of Financial Aid at 303.492.5091, by email at finaid@colorado.edu.

Note: International students are not eligible to complete a FAFSA and thus the standard forms of financial aid will not apply, unless you are an eligible noncitizen. The website www.edupass.org is one of your best options for searching for financial assistance. You may be eligible to receive a private loan as well.

Important Resources

Bursar’s Office/Billing
Office of Financial Aid