Funding at Fletcher/Elliott/Wagner

[McEuroboy]

Hi all

Im preparing my mid-career IR/PA applications for 2011 and try to sort out how important funding considerations should be when ordering schools in preference.

1. Whats the known range/common scholarship figures for the mid-career programs at Fletcher, Elliott and Wagner? I mean, if its normal to "only" offer like 5K$ in reduced tuition at these schools then I obviously should think of program fit only. But if offered amounts are known to be higher, then funding will be an issue.

2. How important is GRE scores when it comes to funding at mid-career programs? Being a foreigner without a quant background, GRE will be the weakest part of my application. (Like >600 - >600...) I have what I think are very good WE/resume/LORs to counter this when it comes to getting into the schools, but Ive read somewhere that GRE are important for funding.

(3. Finally, a big one slightly off topic: How much do Boston, DC and NYC differ when it comes to cost of living? I know they are all expensive cities, but one more than the other?)