KEDGE: Financial Strength…

KEDGE operates with a budget of approximately €120 million, over 97% of which comes from tuition fees paid by students and companies through work-study programs. This financial robustness allows the school to maintain operations under any circumstances and to reinvest an average of €10 million annually into its campuses, digital resources, and support for its most disadvantaged students.

Thanks to this financial stability, KEDGE has remained connected, supportive, and innovative throughout the crisis—keeping all teams in place to ensure continuity of operations, provide assistance to its community, and prepare for the 2020 academic year.

As a result:

• Successful transition to remote work for all staff
• No furlough procedures
• Smooth deployment of online courses
• Emergency fund of €100,000 unlocked to support around 100 students in severe hardship due to the crisis (loss of student jobs, work-study placements, internships, housing issues, etc.)
• Launch of a 2.0 recruitment plan based on a unique digital experience

…Serving Students in Financing Their Education

Aware of the crisis’s impact on household budgets, KEDGE has made student financing a top priority.

Stable Tuition Fees
KEDGE has chosen not to implement inflationary pricing policies. Tuition fees are not automatically updated every year, and for the 2020 intake, fees for post-baccalaureate programs such as EBP and IBBA remain unchanged. For the Grande École Program, fees were adjusted by less than 1% in 2020.

Moreover, tuition fees are fixed at the time of enrollment and do not increase during the course of study, providing financial visibility and facilitating planning.

Monthly Tuition Payments
KEDGE already offers tuition payment in four installments per academic year. In response to the crisis, starting in 2020, the school will offer monthly payment options throughout the duration of the program.

Student Loans Facilitated Through KEDGE’s Banking Partners
With low interest rates guaranteed by KEDGE’s banking partners and deferred repayment until after graduation, student loans are a preferred solution for financing studies. Banks are familiar with KEDGE’s graduate employability rates and average starting salaries—they know they’re making a sound investment.

Student Jobs, Internships, and Work-Study Programs
During their studies, KEDGE students benefit from opportunities to earn income through on-campus student jobs. KEDGE has always emphasized experiential learning, which supports professional integration, practical training, and financial support.

Similarly, students can opt for work-study programs, which allow companies to cover part or all of their tuition fees. These options are widely available across generalist and many specialized programs. KEDGE will make major announcements on this topic next week…

Scholarships and Financial Aid
Committed to social diversity, KEDGE offers several initiatives to make its programs accessible to all:

• KEDGE Scholarship (based on criteria): For over 10 years, KEDGE has allocated its own funds to provide scholarships. This year, 310 students received support, with grants of up to €3,000 per student.
• KAP (KEDGE Access Program): This initiative provides access to loans for students who cannot offer a guarantor. KEDGE and its banking partners jointly act as guarantors (50/50). The program also covers loan costs and includes support throughout the student’s academic journey.
• External Scholarships: Including CROUS, Erasmus mobility grants, and regional scholarships.