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I am accepted to the MS program at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). I have high GRE & TOEFL scores and solid research experience including a first author paper at a top-journal. I originally applied for PhD and I cannot afford the tuition of the MS program. What are my chances for finding an assistantship before starting my studies or after my first semester? Should I contact the funding office to learn more about the assistantship opportunities? Your help would be greatly appreciated.