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Ugggggggggh . go away. stop externalizing your own issues onto people who are just trying to use this forum to share information. we are not babies we do not need a dad. go away
I am aware that Hunter students are struggling right now.  everyone is struggling right now. Like if you want to be a banker or work in tech just go do that. Or please start messaging people who are going to the $$$$ MFA programs. I know that arguing with trolls just eggs them on but please stop mansplaining. No one asked your opinion and in fact someone even made an account just to ask you to please stop sharing your opinion.

anyone speak to faculty about what the potential outcome of first year MFA will be with the COVID - 19 coming into play?
I'm supposed to visit a school on April 3rd for their open house, but the schools website said all events are cancelled or postponed for 30 days. I haven't received any word from faculty even though they know I am suppose to come visit. I'm sure it's really hectic right now for them and i'm the potential grad are last thought at the moment.
I've been thinking about what if next academic year is postponed due to the pandemic.

I've been hearing whispers about the same thing. I don't know where you are, but here at CSUS, I've heard professors mention that they are canceling classes starting next week, and they've already nixed summer courses at UC Davis because of COVID-19. Got an announcement today stating that all events are canceled for the remainder of the semester.
I applied at the last minute to the UC, so, I was expecting to get my decision super late. But all the UC's are now closed, so I have no idea what my status is. As far as everyday classes go, it's freakin stressful. I'm healthy, but Coronavirus is virulent. What makes me mostly worried is that my elderly mother lives with me, 80% of the deaths from COVID-19 are in elderly people, and that the elderly in China have a 15% mortality rate. So all of us mashed into classes is not ideal because I could easily bring that home.
I'm not certain how the pandemic is affecting MFA decisions, but based on past years announcements, it looks like there has been an effect for some. Just give the institutions a call and ask what's up. Do me a favor, yeah? Ring UCLA about their MFA decisions and post it here! ?

Hi @pollypocket,
Thank you!
I'm still waiting on the word on the details of funding. I haven't been able to find much information from others when searching on these forums - according to USF's website it says 6k - 10k. I am definitely hoping for more. My friend was accepted to the UF program in Gainesville and she will be receiving 16k in funding and I have another friend currently attending UNC Chapel Hill who has 20k+ in funding.
Is USF one of your top choices?
Best of luck with you!

Hi @Andyarthol,
I decided against applying to GSU after visiting. I didn't feel like the photo faculty was a right fit for me and the funding was too low to live. 
I hope things go well for you!

So I've been lurking on here for a few weeks, and I noticed there isn't a new freak out forum!
I primarily make work in photography. I received my BA in film production in 2018, and now I'm looking for a Photography MFA. I'm doing my best to find full funding as I don't have parents/money/etc. 
Here are my top schools I would like to apply/attend:
University of South Florida
The University of Texas at Austin
Georgia State University
University of Georgia   (Other choices: Iowa, U of M, UNC Chapel Hill, OSU)   If anyone knows anything about those four tops school, I would be grateful to know more!   ~*FREAK OUT*~

I've been accepted to USF - Tampa and UGA - Athens! Now I have to figure out what program is the best choice

I've been accepted to USF - Tampa and UGA - Athens! Now I have to figure out what program is the best choice

interview with OSU on Wednesday!

I understand that - but it sounds like you know of some names of schools that have this healthy stipend. All of the schools I'm looking at are fully funded, but I would ideally like stipends that are something over 15,000 - 20,000+ a year. Plus I'm looking for more interdisciplinary photo programs.