[Funding Opportunities]

Just now, doodlydoe said:

I was recently accepted to Texas Christian with 80% funding (and possibly more to come, depending on how much funding the department can get) for an 8 hour graduate assistantship. The fee per credit hour is obviously much higher than public school programs but this is still comparably an amazing funding opportunity for someone like me who's paying for undergrad and grad alone/with student loans. It is a highly competitive program though with a small number of seats available, and I'm still shocked to have gotten one. I'm not sure if they offer everyone they accept the same kind of funding, but I know that all who end up attending receive the funding.

Congrats! Would you mind sharing your stats?

[Funding Opportunities]

12 minutes ago, lasmith said:

I do not know when your application season is, but I would look into FAFSA and applying as an independent. There is a chance you get awarded funding through them.

I would also looking into general scholarships. I.e. ones for all master students, general scholarship websites, sorority or fraternity based ones for continuing education.

You can also look into your state's SLP loan forgiveness policies. 

Regarding FAFSA, I believe graduate students only qualify for loans (and perhaps work study opportunities) -- unless some schools award need-based scholarships? Thanks for the info, though!

[Funding Opportunities]

I'm trying to compile a list of schools that tend to be generous with funding (e.g., tuition waivers for the out-of-state portion, tuition remission, assistantships, etc.). If you've been awarded funding or know of programs that fit this criterion, feel free to add to this list. You can also share your stats.

Current List:

• Texas Christian University
• East Tennessee State University
• University of Memphis
• University of Maryland

Thanks so much!

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Hello! I'm nervous about my GRE scores - my combined score is a little over 320, and my AWA score is 5.0. Should I retake it? Are my scores too low? So worried! Thanks!