Covering the gap

[Wozezeka]

So far I've been accepted to 2 programs for public policy/affairs and offered some funding, however not enough.

For my top choice I really hope they will offer in-state tuition but assuming they don't, I'll need at least 60,000. Other funding offers have yet to come in but how can I cover this?

Everyone keeps telling me not to pay for school. How common is full funding in public policy?

[gr1277]

Unless you are a resident of the state (or there is a special reciprocity program with your state), you wouldn't be eligible for in-state tuition. I've worked in student services jobs at my university and this isn't negotiable. You may be able to gain residency after a year though. 

 

As for funding in public policy, I can't speak to that. 

[WhatAmIDoingNow]

So far I've been accepted to 2 programs for public policy/affairs and offered some funding, however not enough.

For my top choice I really hope they will offer in-state tuition but assuming they don't, I'll need at least 60,000. Other funding offers have yet to come in but how can I cover this?

Everyone keeps telling me not to pay for school. How common is full funding in public policy?

 

I hear of very few students who receive full funding for master degrees.  Historically, many people in my parents' generation received full funding.  Unless you have a job that pays for tuition reimbursement, a combination of fellowships and scholarships, or stipend from employers that require you work for them for X amount of years (because they cannot get people with master degrees to work for them).

 

Ask the programs if they have any fellowships and paid internships.  Many local governments usually have some sort of fellowship/internship opportunity. 

[Guest]

I hear of very few students who receive full funding for master degrees.  Historically, many people in my parents' generation received full funding.  Unless you have a job that pays for tuition reimbursement, a combination of fellowships and scholarships, or stipend from employers that require you work for them for X amount of years (because they cannot get people with master degrees to work for them).

 

Ask the programs if they have any fellowships and paid internships.  Many local governments usually have some sort of fellowship/internship opportunity. 

 

Yeah, I was just saying that to my mom early today. Full funding is indeed rare when it comes to a Masters.

Edited March 15, 2015 by Guest