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Actually, I have asked both schools for the funding. What I got from SUNY Albany was that they are facing the budget cuts, and that was it! One of the faculty in WSU told me that she'll put me on the list so that I would be able to know the staff positions. Seems that the faculty in WSU are more helpful. @Henry I am not allowed to work outside of the school because I'm an international student.

Any more thoughts anyone? I'm desperate for any advice!

Thanks for reminding me. But would the cut affect the quality of education as well? I did ask SUNY Albany for funding after I received the admission, and was told that they were facing the cut (that's honest). I don't know if the budget cut would also affect th funding opportunities in the future. As for WSU, they don't mention anything about funding, but I received a letter saying that I need to take a web based training to be eligible for an assistantship. Is taking the course a guarantee? It is such a difficult decision!

PhD program in Education (literacy and language) in WSU and SUNY Albany, without funding. (No info about funding. If offered, I would definitely go to WSU) Which one would you go, Washington St. Univ. or SUNY Albany? I know that SUNY systems had some budget cuts lately. Should I take that into consideration? Or if you know anything about the program, please share with me! SUNY Albany +Higher graduate school ranking on US News. +The faculty are much more well-known in the field, compared with WSU. (And maybe more opportunities?) - The living expense is higher. -- WSU + The living expense is lower. WSU provides affordable school housing. + Small town living. I've been to Michigan St. Univ, and like it there. Guess Pullman is very much like East Lansing. + Better reviews on student review. -The faculty seems to be much younger, and not as well-known as those in Albany. (I'm not judging the faculty from their age. No offense)

I would just take the funded offer for money's sake.

PhD program in Education (literacy and language) in WSU and SUNY Albany, without funding. (I haven't got an official admission letter from WSU. No info about funding. If offered, I would definitely go to WSU) Which one would you go, Washington St. Univ. or SUNY Albany? Or if you know anything about the program, please share with me! SUNY Albany +Higher graduate school ranking on US News. +The faculty are much more well-known in the field, compared with WSU. (And maybe more opportunities?) - The living expense is higher. WSU + The living expense is lower. WSU provides affordable school housing. + Small town living. I've been to Michigan St. Univ, and like it there. Guess Pullman is very much like East Lansing. + Better reviews on student review. -The faculty seems to be much younger, and not as well-known as those in Albany. (I'm not judging the faculty from their age. No offense)

Anyone heard from Washington State U? The deadline is on Jan 10. Three weeks ago, I emailed them and was told that "I should be hearing about my status within the next couple of weeks" and I have not heard from them since then. I'm not sure if I should write again.=.= Take the money, do the work!!!