Tuition fee exemption: reducing inequalities, revealing talent

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At a time when the cost of education remains a major barrier for many young people, Clermont School of Business reaffirms its commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity and renews its full tuition fee exemption for scholarship students enrolled in the first year of the Master in Management (PGE), an initiative already in effect since the 2025 intake.

A strong measure to broaden access to the Master in Management program

Committed for several years to inclusion, Clermont School of Business is taking things to the next level with a full tuition fee exemption for all students holding a CROUS grant, regardless of their level. The objective is clear: to remove the financial barriers that prevent certain talents from accessing a high-quality education.

Designed to democratize higher education and strengthen social diversity, this measure is part of a broader strategy aimed at ensuring fair access to the Master in Management (PGE).

The measure is already showing results. In its first year of application, the School is welcoming 24 scholarship students benefiting from this full exemption. This figure confirms the direct impact of the initiative on the attractiveness of the PGE for young people from modest backgrounds.

An accessible Grande École: up to €0 in tuition fees

The full exemption in the first year is only one pillar among others in a wider system intended to support students throughout their entire pathway:

a work-study option available from the second year, allowing the remaining fees to be fully covered while providing solid professional experience,
enhanced social support through Foundation grants, assistance with inter-campus mobility, and the development of apprenticeships.

By facilitating financial access to the PGE, the School reaffirms its support for preparatory classes and encourages social diversity within leading business schools.

We are convinced that talent knows no social boundaries. This exemption for scholarship students reflects our commitment to supporting young talents, whatever their financial means, so they can grow and thrive in an environment conducive to their success.

Richard Soparnot Dean

Did you know?

The Clermont School of Business Foundation supports the School in implementing its policy of social openness and equal opportunity.

Its main purpose is to remove the financial obstacles associated with accessing top business schools. This is a key issue to allow high-potential students whose economic situation is precarious to finance their studies under the best conditions.

In 2024-2025, the Foundation awarded 94 grants for a total amount of €110,100, supporting access to higher education for the most deserving students. It also supported 6 project holders (€18,205) and 2 student initiatives (€6,000).