mattinboston

Still waiting.

"Couldn't say. I first inquired about the official letter and then asked if he could provide any clarity to whether or not I was being considered for funding. What I posted was the gentleman's response. I was kind of turned off by the way he spoke to me. Granted, they get a million of these calls all the time so I can see it from their perspective. I just felt he could have been more cordial." edit: All of this was via phone

Upon second review, I think you may be right...

There's good news, you can write off these expenses on your Federal Taxes! Search for the IRS Form 8917 (Tuition and Fees Deduction) or ask the person that does your taxes. **If you already claim the IRS Form 8863 (Education Credits), you cannot claim the 8917**. I'm not a CPA, but it's worth looking into, I spent over $700 dollars applying to nine programs. Applied and Accepted: Syracuse MPA, Brown MPP Applied and Waiting for: Harvard MPP, William and Mary MPP, Chicago MPP, UMass Boston MSFA, Carnegie Mellon MPP, Georgetown MPP, Maryland MPP