Is Palo Alto University Funded?

[pomegranateleaves]

Hello everyone! I'm looking into doctoral programs and found PAU online. I'm interested in their clinical psychology phd program with a LGBTQ focus of interest, however, I cant find any information about their funding online. Do they provide you a stipend? Or is this a school someone should avoid (finance wise). Thanks!

[transfatfree]

They have really big cohorts and there are only some funding opportunities. Avoid if you want to get into a fully funded program. 

[bubble_psych]

As far as I know, PAU is incredibly expensive. Also, be wary of programs that have a specialized focus of interest/specialized tracks. Often, but not always, its just a marketing tool to get people to pay high amounts of tuition. If you are interested in LGBTQ issues and want to research in this area, find a funded school with a research mentor that studies the population. As well, most clinical psychology programs do cover how to work with LGBTQ populations in your multicultural psychology course. 

Edited August 11, 2020 by dr. bubbles