Costs and Financing

All full-time MAnalytics applicants who are considered California residents at the time of application for tuition purposes and have or will receive their undergraduate degrees from a University of California or California State University campus are automatically considered for a Faculty’s Distinguished Scholar Award. This award is given to a subset of candidates with noteworthy academic or professional accomplishments. This award fully covers the program fee (for fall, spring, and summer) for the MAnalytics program.

All full-time MAnalytics applicants are automatically considered for the Master of Analytics Excellence Scholarship. This merit award is given to a subset of candidates with noteworthy academic or professional accomplishments, as determined by department faculty nominations.

All full-time MAnalytics applicants are automatically considered for the Master of Analytics Opportunity Grant. This merit award is given to a subset of candidates who demonstrate financial need. Special consideration is given to applicants whose backgrounds and life experiences contribute significantly to the educational diversity and enrich the overall learning environment. This includes applicants who have had limited access to educational resources, represent geographic diversity, have overcome economic disadvantages, have demonstrated exceptional resilience by working long hours to support themselves during their education, or bring unique perspectives that are not widely represented within the program.

Federal student loans can be a critical part of your education financing plan. They are a great resource when used conservatively and wisely.

Federal financial aid, in the form of loans, is available for graduate students who are either US citizens or permanent residents and enrolled in a minimum of 6 units per semester. To apply, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at any time after January 1. The FAFSA is also used to determine eligibility for need-based fellowships and departmental funding. UC Berkeley’s institution code for the FAFSA is 001312. You can apply for aid before you are admitted to Berkeley.

UC Berkeley participates in the Federal Direct Loan Program, a federally funded, non-credit-based loan program for US citizens and permanent residents. Up to $20,500 may be borrowed annually through a combination of subsidized and unsubsidized loan funds. Students wanting to borrow more than $20,500 can also use the Federal Grad PLUS Loan.

International students are eligible for the Master of Analytics Excellence Scholarship and MAnalytics Opportunity Grant, but not for loans through US federal financial aid. Most international students will be responsible for the entire cost of attendance for the one-year program, and should plan carefully to ensure adequate financial resources.

The University of California, Office of the President, provides a list of private loan lenders for international students, however you may choose any lender. You may visit the Berkeley International Office website for more information. Please also see the University of California Code of Conduct in Regard to Preferred Lender Arrangements.

Private loans, also known as alternative loans, can help fill the gap between the total cost of attendance and the amount of other financial aid offered. However, it is best to maximize all other resources first, including federal loans, which may have lower interest rates and better loan terms.

The UC Office of the President has compiled a comprehensive Preferred Lender List with fixed rate options, variable rate options, and interest payment (while in school) options. The selection process considered the needs of our students in the categories of pricing, service, and technology. International students will need a US co-signer in most cases.

The California Dream Loan is available to eligible undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in at least six units that qualify for the AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption and demonstrate financial need based on their California Dream Act Application.

Students who meet all other financial aid eligibility requirements, including SAP, will be offered the California Dream Loan during the academic year. The interest rate of the California Dream Loan is the same as the interest rate for the Federal Subsidized Loan each year.

The Fee Payment Plan (FPP) allows qualified registration fees to be paid in five monthly installments per semester, with a non-refundable $60 participation fee due with the first installment. For current fees and further details, please visit the Tuition and Fees page on the Office of the Registrar website and the FPP page, found here.

The State of California offers the College Fee Waiver program to spouses and children of deceased or disabled U.S. veterans. Eligibility is determined by your local California County Veterans Services Office. You can learn more on the Office of the Registrar Cal-Vet College Fee Waiver page.

On January 5, 2021, the President signed the Isakson and Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. In addition to existing laws, this new law significantly changes veterans’ education benefits. Many changes enhance or expand education benefits for Veterans, service members, families, and survivors.

The purpose of the I-House Scholarship program is to offer UC Berkeley students who demonstrate financial need an opportunity to experience, firsthand, cultures from all over the world while enabling international students to learn about the ethnic and economic diversity in the United States as I-House residents.

Students who are accepted and registered into UC Berkeley’s Master of Analytics are eligible for the I-House Scholarship Program. Exchange students, extension students, summer resident-students, and visiting scholars are not eligible.

You can learn more about I-House Financial Aid here.

Some companies provide full or partial tuition support for employees. Preparing a request for corporate sponsorship can help maximize the likelihood of obtaining your company’s support. Please contact your admissions counselor for more information on how to create an effective request.

Please note that the Master of Analytics program is a full-time, in-person program, with coursework taking place in Berkeley, California in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Berkeley is committed to supporting policies, programs, and services to help student parents meet their family care obligations while they pursue their academic goals.

Registered graduate student parents who live with dependent children and demonstrate financial need are eligible for a grant that may be applied toward housing/living expenses, dependent health insurance, child care, and/or tuition.

To review the complete eligibility requirements and required application components, please visit the Parent Grant application.

Opportunities exist for Analytics students to apply for Graduate Student Academic Appointments; however, please note the rigor, intensity, and brevity of the program. More information about Graduate Student Academic Appointments can be found HERE. Information about eligibility can be found HERE. Please note that Graduate Student Academic Appointments are not guaranteed.

For more funding resources, please visit the UC Berkeley Graduate Division’s Financial Support page and Graduate Fellowships & Awards page. For funding resources for international students, please visit Berkeley International Office’s Financial Aid for International Students page and Berkeley Financial Aid & Scholarships Office’s International Students page.

The Rowe Fund is an educational loan program of the Organization of American States (OAS) that helps citizens from Latin America and Caribbean OAS Member States finance their studies or research in accredited universities across the United States by awarding interest-free loans of up to US $15,000.

The objective of the GEM Fellowship program is to promote the benefits of a master’s degree within industry. GEM Fellows are provided practical engineering summer work experiences through an employer sponsor and a portable academic year fellowship of tuition, fees, and a stipend which may be used at any participating GEM Member University including UC Berkeley. The mission of the National GEM Consortium is to enhance the value of the nation’s human capital by increasing the participation of underrepresented groups at the master’s and doctoral levels in engineering and science.

Participants of the National GEM Consortium are eligible for a UC Berkeley Graduate Division application fee waiver. See guidelines for more information.

ACM SIGHPC has created the Computational and Data Science Fellowships, a continuation of the program started with Intel to increase the diversity of students pursuing graduate degrees in data science and computational science. Specifically targeted at women or students from racial/ethnic backgrounds that have not traditionally participated in the computing field, the program is open to students pursuing degrees at institutions anywhere in the world.

The Fulbright Program operates in more than 155 countries worldwide and has provided approximately 310,000 participants with the opportunity to study, teach, or conduct research in each others’ countries and exchange ideas. Approximately 8,000 competitive, merit-based grants are awarded annually in most academic disciplines and fields of study.

Participants of the Fulbright Program are eligible for a UC Berkeley Graduate Division application fee waiver. See guidelines for more information.

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program promotes academic excellence and provides an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential. Support for graduate degrees may be pursued for the following fields: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health, or science.

Participants of the Bill and Melinda Gates Millennium Scholars Program are eligible for a UC Berkeley Graduate Division application fee waiver. See guidelines for more information.