Loan Assistance Program (LAP)

Kristen Zolla (MBA, class of 2003) "The Loan Assistance Program gives me the opportunity to work at an organization that I love with a mission that I believe in without questioning my decision to take this position over a comparable position for a for-profit company that would come with a higher salary. Moreover, the [LAP] provides a service to the community at large by giving nonprofits and socially responsible organizations a chance to recruit and retain MBA grads who provide experience and skills which complement those of the typical nonprofit employee."

The Fuqua Loan Assistance Program (LAP) provides financial assistance, in the form of loan forgiveness awards, to qualifying Duke MBA-Daytime alumni who work full-time for eligible nonprofit and government organizations. The program, originally known as the Fuqua Loan Forgiveness Fund, was established through the generosity and vision of The Duke MBA-Daytime Class of 2001. We are grateful to those members of our community whose generous support of The Fuqua Annual Fund continues to make this program possible. Read testimonials from some graduates here.

The LAP is designed to support alumni pursuing a career in the nonprofit or public sector and their goals of making a tangible impact in the social sector. The LAP is not an entitlement; eligibility and selection are determined by the LAP Administrators, and awards are distributed on a funds-available basis. All determinations made by the Administration are final, and the Administration reserves the right to restructure the program as necessary at any time.

LAP Eligibility and Application Details:

Details about Fuqua LAP are available from the Fuqua Financial Aid office.

Questions or inquiries should be directed to:

Fuqua Loan Assistance Program
Duke Fuqua FInancial Aid Office
100 Fuqua Drive, Box 90120
Durham, NC 27708-0120
Fax: 919-681-6243
fuqua-lap@duke.edu