Grad school is expensive -- we all know that. I got into my dream program (horrah!) without any funding (boo!). Thus, I'm battling with the decision to accept and take out $150k in loans, or defer for a year and apply to fellowships/scholarships. However, is there actually a lot of money out there, and is it likely that I'll be able to offset a significant portion of the cost? Should I just go and hope I land a job afterward that can help me pay this down quickly?
Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences!