Decisions...MPP

[dvpamb]

Hello!

I was accepted into a top MPP program in the U.S. and am supposed to be attending this fall, without any funding nonetheless. As the date to begin approaches I begin over-thinking my alternatives (cheaper alternatives) and am unsure what might be best long run. Yes, taking on this program I would incur upwards of $100k in debt, which could be partially alleviated if I have scholarships/grants my second year. Nevertheless, I wonder if using the education and good budgeting I could pay off the debt within 5 years after graduating.

Having deferred from the program a year, would it be a bad idea for me to just wait and re-apply to other programs in hopes of receiving aid?

[state_school'12]

If you've already deferred for a year, and I assume worked diligently at improving your application, then do you really think your results will change much on a third try? Will you apply to a wider variety of schools? On the other hand, how on earth do you intend to pay of *most of* $100k of debt in five years? If you can, then I want your job