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Financing Your MBA

Graduate Assistants (GA) are awarded tuition remission on a full (12 credits per term) or partial (6 credits per term) basis with a monthly stipend of $700. They also support faculty with innovative research and administrative support throughout the academic year.

GA's are selected based on outstanding past achievement and their promise for success in the MBA program.

Profile of Graduate Assistant Awards
GMAT Score 660 - 720
GPA 3.46 - 3.71
Years of work experience (post-undergraduate degree) 5 - 6 years

Eligibility requirements for GA positions include:

  • A complete Portland State MBA application by the February 1st deadline (including GMAT or GRE score)
  • A complete supplemental GA application submitted through the online application system by February 1st

Process and Timeline for SBA GA awards:

  • February 1st - Award commitee begins reviewing applications
  • April 1st - All applicants are notified of results
  • August - September - Faculty begin interviewing GA recipients for specific positions.

For details on other ways to finance your MBA go to:

PSU Financial Aid

PSU Scholarships

PSU Other GA Positions