Ask your employer to sponsor your MBA program. Some corporations will pay as much as 80 percent of an employee's salary while she studies for an MBA. In exchange, there may be a contract or agreement you may have to sign stating you will work for the company for a certain number of years after earning your degree.
Apply for scholarships. Scholarships are available for students studying for an MBA, and each scholarship has a different application process, so look early and apply to any scholarships you qualify for.
Become a teaching or research assistant. Graduate students are often hired by universities to help with grading, tutoring or research. Find out the policy of the university where you are studying, and put your name on the list. In some institutions you aren't eligible for an assistant's position until your second term.
Work full time and study part time. While it will take longer, if will help you avoid a large student loan. You can also go to school full time and work part time if you would like to earn your degree faster.
Apply for student loans. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and find out how much you can receive in federal student loans.