UNC Kenan-Flagler School Of Business
Program Expenses
| Tuition and Fees (Per Academic Year) | NC Residents | Non NC residents |
| Tuition and mandatory fees | $43,142 | $59,264 |
| Books | N/A | $1,442 |
| Food | $547 | $4,926 |
| Health insurance | $192 | $1,728 |
| Housing | $1,398 | $12,584 |
| Miscellaneous | $161 | $1,448 |
| Federal Loan Fee | N/A | $242 |
| Travel | $255 | $2,296 |
| TOTAL | $45,695 | $83930 |
Scholarships and Fellowships
UNC Kenan-Flagler Fellowships
Kenan-Flagler offer several types of fellowships. Our premier fellowships are the most prestigious awards offered by our program. They include full tuition and fees, a $5,000 stipend, and participation in a fellows-only resume listing.
The Forté Fellows Program
UNC Kenan-Flagler participates in the Forté Fellows Program. The Forté Foundation is an organization of top business schools and corporations whose mission is to increase the number of women in business. Each year, Forté Fellows are selected based on exemplary leadership and achievement. The admissions committee decides who will represent UNC as Forté Fellows. No separate application is required to be considered.
External Fellowships for International Students
- International program funded by the United States Government
- Active in 140 countries, including 51 countries with Binational Fulbright Commissions and Foundations
- Managed by private, cooperating organizations such as LASPAU, AMIDEAST, and IIE
Educational Loans & Financial Assistance
Financial assistance options available through the University and UNC Kenan-Flagler:
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
- Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
- Private Education Loans
- Non-U.S. Citizen Student Loan Options
You may find other options from the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC).
Private Education Loans (for students with a U.S. co-signer)
International students who have a credit-worthy U.S. citizen co-signer or U.S. permanent resident co-signer may also be eligible for private education loans through lenders such as Sallie Mae, Wells Fargo, Discover, and CharterOne. Students should research private education loan lenders to determine which option is best for their individual situation.
Private Education Loan (for students without a U.S. co-signer)
Discover has designed a private student loan for non-U.S. citizen business students who are enrolled in a Master of Business Administration program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. Application information is provided after students are admitted to an MBA program.
Below are the terms of the loan program.
• Borrow up to $40,000 of your annual cost of attendance
• Variable interest rate of 3-Month LIBOR + 7.24% (starting rate currently 8.12% APR) View APR examples
• Zero fees
• No co-signer
• No payments required until 9 months after you graduate or your enrollment status drops below half-time
• Rewards for Good Grades
Other Education Loans
Students should also explore other loan options that may be available through other resources, some of which are dependent on the country of citizenship. Some of these will have specific requirements for the borrower as outlined by the lender, bank, or government so the student should contact the lending agency directly for details on each program. Below is a list of possible programs, but this is in no way a comprehensive list.
Global Student Loan Corporation is currently available for Indian Students.
Credila is available for Indian students only
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China is available for Chinese students only
Bank of China is available for Chinese students only
FIDERH is available for Mexican students only