How much does it cost to pursue an MBA in the US for an Indian student? What financial aid can he get?

While all the international MBA blogs talk about MBA financing in  Dollars and Euros, we wrote a post sticking to the currency that is giving us newfound  respect to everything from onions to MBA degrees – the Indian Rupee. Check it out here --> http://www.mbacrystalball.com/blog/2013/09/14/mba-cost-in-india-usa-europe-comparison/ On the topic of financial aid and scholarships, this might help --> http://www.mbacrystalball.com/blog/2013/02/02/gmat-scholarships/

Do your target schools offer dollar denominated loans? If yes, follow the rough, rule-of-thumb analysis below.  If not, schools offer a financial calculator which you can use.  At the risk of making a gross generalization, Indians can live comfortably under the recommended budget provided by schools. At an absolute bare minimum, Have 1.3x of what you would need to apply, give relevant exams, get a visa, fly to the US, and enough to get you by for 1-2 weeks.  In all likelihood your education + living expenses loan would come in by them and should hopefully sustain you till you get an internship and then a post-MBA job. It goes without saying that having more cash in the bank  never hurt anyone.