MasterClass Executive Need-Based Rate
Apply for the
Need-Based Rate
A need-based rate, awarded on a rolling basis, for a very limited number of admitted applicants (up to 30 per cohort) for whom the standard enrollment fee presents a genuine financial barrier to participation.
Applying for the need-based rate is separate from admissions and has no bearing on your admission decision.
The need-based rate is limited and not guaranteed — please explore employer funding before you apply
The Process
How the Application Flows
1
Verify your email
Use the same email address as your MasterClass Executive admissions application so we can match your records.
2
Financial circumstances
We'll ask about your financial circumstances and ability to pay, and may request supporting documentation. Before applying, please explore employer or company funding — see our Employer Reimbursement Toolkit.
3
Review & submit
Confirm the acknowledgements and submit. Decisions are communicated by email.
What the Need-Based Rate Covers
The Details That Matter
The Need-Based Rate
50% off the standard $3,900 USD enrollment fee. You remain responsible for the remaining $1,950 USD, plus applicable taxes.
What's Not Covered
Incidental expenses and costs associated with optional in-person activities (i.e., in-person Chicago Booth weekend fee).
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available to spread the remaining fee over time.
Other Currencies
Amounts charged in your local currency may vary with exchange rates and bank or provider fees.
Transfers
The need-based rate is specific to the designated cohort and is nontransferable.
Verification
We may request reasonable supporting documentation before finalizing our decision.
Before You Apply
Explore Employer Funding First
We ask that you first explore other funding reasonably available to you, including employer or company professional-development budgets. If you're employed, our Employer Reimbursement Toolkit helps you make the case for funding. If you're self-employed, consider whether your business can contribute toward the fee.
Explore the Employer Reimbursement KitIf You're Selected
What Recipients Commit To
1
Pay the remaining fee
$1,950 USD plus applicable taxes — in full or through an available payment plan — within 7 days of your offer.
2
Complete the program
Finish MasterClass Executive within 20 weeks of your cohort's start date.
3
Share a reflection
Submit a written reflection about your experience and learnings after the program.
4
Serve as a Peer Ambassador
Support community engagement during your cohort or a future one — light-touch activities coordinated by the MasterClass Executive team.
Need-Based Rate Application
The need-based rate is limited and not guaranteed. Applying for the need-based rate is separate from the admissions process and has no bearing on your admission decision. By applying, you represent and warrant that all information you provide about your financial need is true and accurate, and you understand that any misrepresentation may affect your standing in the program. MasterClass may request reasonable supporting documentation to verify financial information before finalizing an award. Enrollment fees paid by recipients are non-refundable except as required by applicable law.