joelpolisci Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Does anyone have any advice regarding negotiating for funding/assistance with departments to which you've received an acceptance? In a nutshell, I've been accepted to an MA program, but was not extended an offer for a fellowship or any other sort of financial assistance. I could potentially make this work without taking any loans or anything, provided that the department give me a break and allow me to at least pay in-state tuition. I'm not sure how to bring the topic up however. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adaptations Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Check out: viewtopic.php?f=48&t=16119 Also, "The Bank" section has similar conversations. That said, gettinig funding for an MA program is generally harder than for a PhD program (yes, I know there are exceptions). My thought is, it can never hurt to ask. Good luck, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisci09 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Residency rules can be tricky. Depending on the state, requirements are different. At my undergrad institution the registrar's office deals with in state vs. out of state. You might want to give the prospective University's registrar (or equivalent thereof) a call so that your email to the DGS is well informed as to rules/restrictions they might be operating under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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