With a focus on financial technology innovation, this program equips students to develop cutting-edge fintech solutions and lead in the digital finance industry. Through hands-on learning and real-world experience, students are well-prepared to navigate and drive change in the intersection of finance and technology.
If you have questions about your situation or intended start date, please contact us at BusGrad@Menlo.edu
Courses
Direct CostsLiving on CampusLiving off CampusLiving off Campus with Parent/Relative Tuition$ 41,760$ 41,760$ 41,760 Program Fees*$ 1,250$ 1,250$ 1,250 On-Campus Food and Housing**$ 26,716-- Subtotal Direct Costs $ 69,726 $ 43,010 $ 43,010 Estimated Indirect CostsLiving on CampusLiving off CampusLiving off Campus with Parent/Relative Off-Campus Food and Housing-$ 32,748$ 16,728 Books and Supplies$ 1,959$ 1,959$ 1,959 Ground Transportation$ 1,848$ 2,208$ 1,608 Miscellaneous / Personal$ 5,304$ 7,608$ 6,084 Loan Fees***$324$324$324 Subtotal Other Costs $ 9,435 $ 44,847 $ 26,703 Total Annual COA $ 79,161 $ 87,857 $ 69,713
On-campus Housing Application Fee per semester: $150 Athletic Participation Fee per semester: $250 Performing Arts Participation Fee per semester: $250
*The Program Fee covers services that benefit students, but which are complementary to, not part of, instructional programs. The fee is part of the cost of attendance at Menlo College, and is mandatory for all registered students.
**The On-Campus Food and Housing cost is based on a Double Occupancy Room for 12 months.
***Loan fees included for federal loan borrowers only.
Additionally, a health insurance fee may apply to full-time international students. Please check your itemized tuition bill for the health insurance fee. Note that meal plans are required for each residential student. Meal plan charges are included in the on-campus food and housing costs shown above. Graduate Housing will be offered in Howard Hall.
Menlo College offers Graduate Assistantship (GA) opportunities in Athletics and Performing Arts.
Selected students work in a graduate assistant role while enrolled full-time in the MSIS program. Availability and eligibility vary by position.
Students interested in these opportunities should contact the head coach of the relevant sport or the Director of Performing Arts.
For more information, contact keith.spataro@menlo.edu.
The MSIS program offers a variety of academic scholarships to eligible students. Awards are based on established scholarship criteria and are subject to availability.
For more information, contact tahereh.saheb@menlo.edu.
Menlo College alumni are eligible to benefit from an Oaks Scholarship. When you apply for the MSIS program, you will automatically be considered for this exclusive scholarship.
The Leadership & Opportunity Scholarship is designed to recognize students who demonstrate strong potential, achievement, leadership, service, or other qualifying factors established by Menlo College.
All scholarships are awarded in accordance with Menlo College policies and applicable federal and state nondiscrimination requirements.
Students admitted to Menlo College’s MSFT program who have completed their FAFSA application may be eligible for Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans.
Graduate students may borrow up to a maximum of $20,500 per academic year through the Federal Direct Loan program. The actual amount a student is eligible to borrow cannot exceed the program cost of attendance minus any other assistance received.
Students who have been admitted to Menlo College and completed their FAFSA application may also be eligible for a Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan as part of their financial aid package.
The Graduate PLUS Loan is based on creditworthiness, as determined by the federal government. The loan may cover up to the full cost of attendance, subject to applicable federal requirements and other financial assistance received.
For more information about loans, contact kevin.ow@menlo.edu.
The MSFT program admits students in two cohorts each year: Fall and Spring.
All applicants are required to participate in a 30-minute admission interview after their completed application has been reviewed.
Interviews are conducted by the Graduate Program Director, Dr. Sonia Tahereh Saheb, and may be completed in person or via Zoom.
For questions, contact tahereh.saheb@menlo.edu.
Professor, Finance
Associate Professor of Finance and Real Estate
Assistant Professor | Director of Graduate Business Programs
Graduate Programs & Operations Coordinator
BusGrad@Menlo.edu
650-543-3847
