Got accepted to SAIS, SIPA, GW, SIS, and UCSD. Deciding between SAIS and SIPA. I wanted to work for the government or a nonprofit, but that's no longer an option considering the amount of debt I'm going to be taking on. I feel as though I'll be forced into finance/consulting just to pay off the debt, which I believe would be better served by an MBA vs. MA. I need a MA to get into the field I like, but I feel as though the debt will force me into a more lucrative less enjoyable field...is it worth it?
I checked into loan forgiveness and it's a joke...no forgivness until you have made 120 payments (10 years). http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/PSF.jsp