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[peaceandjustice94]

Hi everyone, 

I applied for my MPP for the Fall of 2020, my GPA from undergrad was low - a 3.0 and my GRE scores were very average. I have a few years of work experience both in state government and non profit and am very passionate and was able to convey my passion through my essays in my application, along with some solid letters of recommendation. I received admission into UCLA's Masters in public policy program and UCI's masters in public policy program. UCLA is my DREAM school, however they didn't give me any money. UCI did however provide some money and I'm asking UCLA to match the award. 

my question is, do you guys know any other ways to receive funding? It's so expensive but UCLA is also my dream school. Advice/feedback welcome. 

Edited March 10, 2020 by peaceandjustice94