Hi everyone,
I was accepted to WUSTL and Smith for fall 2010. Although they gave me some money, I'm left feeling nervous about taking out $35k+ loans for my MSW.
I'm going to defer for a year to save up money before starting, but am also considering applying to some state schools while I'm waiting. I'm in no rush to start, and have no particular ties to any geographic location, so I'm up for moving to establish residency. Debt is scary to me. Waiting a year or two to start a masters is not.
My question is: does anyone know if it's possible to defer at some of the more reputable state school programs, only in order to establish residency? Off the top of my head, I'm considering UNC, UT Austin, and Berkley (Oh, I guess I do have one geographic limitation...cold weather! hate it! .
I'm seriously considering checking out Chapel Hill, as I've heard great things about the town. I might even move down there in August to set up shop on a hope and a prayer that I'll get in the following year. If I don't, I have two other great programs to go to just in case.
Thanks for your time, y'all!