Exciting News: The Ross Full-Time MBA Program is Continuing Our Expanded Application Fee Waivers!
The Ross School of Business is breaking barriers to ensure every aspiring business leader has the chance to thrive at our top-ranked public business school. We are thrilled to continue our expanded Full-Time MBA application fee waiver criteria.
Our goal is to make the path to Ross more accessible than ever.
Who Qualifies for the $250 Application Fee Waiver?
- Active members and veterans of the U.S. military
- Members of the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Teach for America, Teach for China, Teach for India, or other Teach for All network partners who have served
- Students currently enrolled in a University of Michigan graduate degree program
- Citizens of a country on the United Nations’ list of least-developed countries - verified at time of application
- Students currently awarded a Fulbright Scholar to attend graduate school in the United States
- Students who applied to the Michigan Ross Full-Time MBA within the past five years and are submitting an application for this enrollment term
- Applicants who register and attend at least one Michigan Ross Full-Time MBA event before submitting their application
Why This Matters
At Michigan Ross, we strive to reduce cost as a barrier to exploring your future. By expanding our waiver criteria, we are allowing more candidates to experience our program, engage with our community, and apply without hesitation.
The most accessible way to qualify is simple: attend an event with us. Each year, our admissions team hosts over 300 events worldwide — on campus in Ann Arbor, across the globe, and virtually. These events not only help you learn more about our program and admissions process, but also give you a clear pathway to an application fee waiver.
Key Application Deadlines for Fall 2026
| Deadline | Decision | |
| Round 1 | Sept. 8, 2025 | Dec. 5, 2025 |
| Round 2 | Jan. 5, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
| Round 3 | March 23, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Take the Next Step
Your journey to Ross starts with a single connection at an event, whether it’s in a city near you, on campus in Ann Arbor, or online. Our admissions events are an opportunity to learn more about our community, strengthen your application, and take advantage of our application fee waiver.
We look forward to seeing you soon. Our admissions team looks forward to helping you take the first step toward becoming part of the Michigan Ross Full-Time MBA Class of 2028.