{"id":17000,"date":"2021-12-07T11:15:15","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T16:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/takenote\/?p=17000"},"modified":"2025-11-19T10:45:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T15:45:56","slug":"10-tips-to-finance-your-berklee-online-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/takenote\/10-tips-to-finance-your-berklee-online-education\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips to Finance Your Berklee Online Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-how-to-save-money-find-scholarships-and-plan-ahead-for-music-school-success\">Learn How to Save Money, Find Scholarships, and Plan Ahead for Music School Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though Berklee Online is one of the most affordable ways to earn your music degree, you\u2019re still making a big investment in your future. Learning how to finance your education is going to make you feel even more confident in this decision and can help you cut down on your tuition costs. Remember that the team at Berklee Online is available to help you every step of the way. Here are 10 tips that will help you save on your Berklee Online education: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-apply-for-financial-aid\"><strong>1. Apply for Financial Aid <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-domestic-students\"><strong>Domestic Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a US Citizen and a permanent resident, it\u2019s very important that you file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid on time if you meet the requirements. This will ensure that you have the greatest chance of receiving financial aid, according to your situation. The FAFSA process is lengthy and requires an afternoon at your computer with your file cabinet at arm\u2019s reach. Yes, this is a commitment, but anything worth doing is, and if you get it done as early as possible, you\u2019ll increase your chances of receiving as much federal aid as you are eligible for.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/degrees\/about\/undergraduate-degree-tuition-financial-aid#federal-financial-aid?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Learn More about Federal Financial Aid<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-international-students\"><strong>International Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>International students also have options to finance their education. Many loan companies offer programs for credit-worthy applicants with a US citizen or permanent resident cosigner. Check out the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmselect.com\/v4\/\" target=\"_blank\">ELMSelect<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/berklee?utm_source=berklee&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=FAO_2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Credible<\/a> sites, which may assist you in searching for private loans. If you are an international student, the team in Student Financial Services can also help you find more solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email the Office of Student Financial Services <a href=\"mailto:financialaid@berklee.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">financialaid@berklee.edu<\/a> or call 617-747-2274.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-berklee-online-scholarships\">2. <strong>Berklee Online Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, and Herbie Hancock are just a few of the musicians who contribute to the Celebrity Online Scholarship through Berklee. This scholarship is open to online undergraduate-level certificate students and awards $1,545 to use towards the tuition of an individual undergraduate-level course, or a course in an undergraduate-level certificate program.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/scholarships?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Learn More about the Celebrity Online Scholarship<\/a><\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a continuing undergraduate student, then you may be eligible for the Berklee Online Undergraduate Degree Scholarship. This is for students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, a minimum of 90 credits completed, and a demonstrated financial need. To apply, students must write a personal statement in 500 words or less.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/degrees\/about\/undergraduate-degree-scholarships?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Learn More about the Undergraduate Degree Scholarship<\/a><\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-outside-scholarships\">3. <strong>Outside Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many students don\u2019t take advantage of all of the outside scholarship opportunities available to them. It\u2019s understandable, given the time and energy it requires to apply to one scholarship, let alone several. But here\u2019s why it\u2019s worth your time: Let\u2019s say that you spend five hours working on two applications, and you end up earning $500 in scholarship money. That means you\u2019re making $100 per hour with that rate of success. Not bad. Of course it might take more than two tries to win a scholarship, but the more you flex this muscle, the better you get at telling your story, which could mean the more letters of congratulations you\u2019ll receive.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berklee.edu\/scholarships\/outside-scholarships?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Learn More about Outside Scholarships<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-ask-for-egift-cards\">4. <strong>Ask for eGift Cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Berklee Online now offers eGift cards\u2014which are good for Berklee Online courses and certificate programs\u2014and they can be a great way to fund your education through the generous help of your loved ones. Instead of asking for a physical gift this holiday, you can hint to your family and friends that a contribution toward your music education would be the greatest gift of all. eGift cards can be made out to any amount and can help bring down, or even cover, the cost of a Berklee Online course. The process is quick, easy, and can be delivered straight to your email. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/giftcard?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Learn More about eGift Cards<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-declare-your-major-and-stick-with-it\"><strong>5. Declare Your Major and Stick with It<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding on a major is, well, a major decision. If you\u2019re a multifaceted musician, it\u2019s even harder to choose your desired route. If you really can\u2019t decide on a major, one option is to choose the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/music-degrees\/undergraduate\/undeclared-option?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\">undeclared<\/a> major, earning 45 credits that will transfer to any Berklee Online undergraduate program. You could also become an <a href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/music-degrees\/undergraduate\/interdisciplinary-music-studies-create-your-own-major?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Interdisciplinary Music Studies<\/a> major, combining your multiple interests, talents, and passions into one program. What you want to avoid is hopping from one program to another, especially programs that are vastly different from each other, as it may extend your graduation date, and cost you some excess credits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-transfer-in\">6. <strong>Transfer In<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing your prerequisites at a two-year college is a commonly overlooked option that could save you thousands of dollars. It does, however, take some planning in advance. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/transfer-partner-schools?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">transfer partner schools<\/a> for an extremely seamless transfer process that will allow you to enter Berklee Online after completing most of your prerequisite courses. Two-year colleges typically cost less per credit because they are public institutions with in-state and in-county tuition. If you\u2019ve previously attended a four-year institution, you can complete a transfer evaluation to see how many Berklee Online courses will count toward your desired program.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/degrees\/about\/undergraduate-degree-transfer-credits?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Learn about Berklee Online\u2019s Transfer Policy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-prior-learning-credits\">7. <strong>Prior Learning Credits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Music is a different beast than other areas of study. It doesn\u2019t make sense to have someone who has years of professional experience take intro-level courses that they might even be qualified to teach! See this example from <a href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/takenote\/berklee-online-student-alex-born-earns-credit-for-prior-learning-in-college-and-life-experience?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;tum_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-article-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Alex Born (opens in a new tab)\">Alex Born<\/a>, who took advantage of prior learning credits. If your case for prior learning credits is accepted, you can forego up to 30 credits.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/degrees\/about\/undergraduate-prior-learning-credit\/?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Learn about Prior Learning Credits<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-only-borrow-what-you-need\"><strong>8. Only Borrow What You Need<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be necessary to take out a loan to cover your degree and your living expenses for the time that you\u2019re attending Berklee Online. While this can allow you to fully focus on your workload, it can leave you with a lot more interest to repay once you earn your degree. You\u2019ll end up paying much less in interest if you just borrow what you need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, it may not be possible to start paying off your loan while you\u2019re still in school, but if you can even chip away small payments you\u2019ll significantly reduce the interest you need to pay once you finish your degree. <strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Set up a monthly automatic payment (it can be as low as $10 to begin with) so you can set it, forget it, and see a number that\u2019s not <em>quite <\/em>as scary when you complete your degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-work-your-way-through\"><strong>9. Work Your Way Through<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of Berklee Online is that you can complete your coursework at your own pace, and on your own schedule. That means you can plan out your weekly coursework to align with your work hours. Working while attending college is by no means easy, but with Berklee Online you at least don\u2019t have to incorporate a campus commute into the equation and you can complete your assignments from your own space. And to the previous point, you can create some additional income to start paying back your loans, if that\u2019s the route you go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-talk-with-an-academic-advisor\"><strong>10. Talk with an Academic Advisor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start making moves with your finances, talk with a Berklee Online Academic Advisor. They have helped thousands of Berklee Online students complete their programs, and can help you make the right enrollment decisions according to your goals. With a dedicated Academic Advisor assigned to each student and prospective student, you can be confident that you enroll in the courses you need to get to your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact the Academic Advising team at 1-866-BERKLEE (or +1-617-747-2146 if you\u2019re outside the US) or email <a href=\"mailto:advisors@online.berklee.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">advisors@online.berklee.edu<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even though Berklee Online is one of the most affordable ways to earn your music degree, you\u2019re still making a big investment in your future. 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