I just found out that I got into Boston University's Master of Ed in Policy, Planning and Administration. It's my top choice, but they haven't offered my any scholarships (my application got in late because of one recommender who was having a family crises through February)
Normally tuition is $1200/credit hour, but it goes down to $600/hr for classes held after 4pm and about $540/hr for summer classes. I think almost all of the classes for this program are in the evening, in which case the degree would cost over $20,000. I have about $5,000 in private scholarships.
That leaves about $15,000 in loans. I have no undergrad loans, but this financial climate is making me think twice about taking out that amount for a degree. Is it worth it? Is there a way to ask for a merit scholarship? I've also been accepted to other, less well-known (but still solid) programs due to some special subsidies for my work. What to do?