Grad school, financial questions

[thespeechblog.com]

Hey everyone, I'm working on a few blog posts about finances (saving money, funding for grad school, etc). I've got an interview set up with a financial advisor from Vanguard. I'm wondering, what are your most burning, desperate questions about grad school + money? 

[Oxbow]

What a great idea! 

One thing I'm curious about is applying for financial aid. In undergrad I know that FAFSA was filled out based upon our parent's finances. Is it the same or is it different for grad school? What if I've been working for a few years before applying to grad school?  

Thanks!

 

 

[thespeechblog.com]

2 hours ago, Tjl2016 said:

What a great idea! 

One thing I'm curious about is applying for financial aid. In undergrad I know that FAFSA was filled out based upon our parent's finances. Is it the same or is it different for grad school? What if I've been working for a few years before applying to grad school?  

Thanks!

 

 

That's a great one! I'll add it to the list or maybe even do a whole separate post on financial aid! 

[Southwestspeechie]

Could you ask if there is an ideal percentage of a loan to try and pay off each year (before graduation)? Thank you!

[thespeechblog.com]

It is now on the list! Asking about early re-payment in general seems like a good idea!

[Rorororosy]

Buying a house and student debt! How does that work, especially with CFY year being at a lower salary then when you get an actual job. 

[thespeechblog.com]

2 hours ago, Rorororosy said:

Buying a house and student debt! How does that work, especially with CFY year being at a lower salary then when you get an actual job. 

That's something I'm looking at right now too! What a great question!