Brown University (Taubman) MPP

[cloudless_climes]

To Cloudless_Climes: How are you financing your education at Brown? Were you the recipient of a scholarship or grant? If so, how did you go about procuring one? Or, are you taking out loans through the university, etc.? BTW, you represent the program very well through your posts!

First, thanks for the compliment; but I really do have a sort of love for the Taubman Center. =]

Next, I do have a part-time RA-ship that I got as a part of my financial aid offer. As of this semester, I haven't had to take out any loans as I had money leftover from my undergrad a couple of years ago and some money from working, but that may change come the fall. I do know that several of my colleagues have taken loans from the University.

Another option to consider is that faculty are generally open to taking on RAs, and some may offer to pay as well, even if this weren't offered to you with your acceptance. Finding someone to research with might not be as challenging as it sounds, as professors are generally pleased to have a graduate student express interest in their work.