Financing your degree can be made easier with the support and assistance of various external programs and resources. We'll help you tap what's out there.


External Resources

  • FAFSA : the school code for Thunderbird is G01070
  • GMAT Site: provides information on private education student loans
  • U.S. Department of Education, Office of Post–Secondary Education Site
  • The Student Guide: government site reviewing federal financial aid programs
  • Student Calculators: for calculating and comparing loan payments
  • NASFAA: Financing Graduate Education: A Guide for Prospective Students
  • Celia M. Howard Scholarship: This is a specialized fellowship offered to MBA & MA/MS students at only five schools across the country. It is open to Thunderbird female students and applicants who are residents of Illinois. Students must apply for this external scholarship before they matriculate at Thunderbird.

Scholarship Search

Thunderbird is aware that there are disreputable organizations offering assistance in finding scholarships and financial aid, and recommends the following sites when conducting your scholarship search:

Be aware of scholarship scams and read the following articles to prevent being a victim of such scams:

Credit Bureaus

To obtain a copy of your credit report, choose from one of the following:

Education Tax Benefits

To find information on higher education tax incentives, see the following resources:

Thunderbird Financial Aid Contact

For questions or further information you may contact the Financial Aid Office at:
finaid@thunderbird.edu
Toll free phone: 800 848–9084
Phone: +1 602 978–7130
Fax: +1 602 439-5432