What's the best way to find out your chances of financial aid or assistanships

[CBG321]

Going through my Grad school research, i've of course noticed the wide range of tuition costs for each program.  Including the increase found in most out of state programs.  

 

Aside from programs that are listed on the WRGP for instance.  Is the best way to email each program?  I would assume yes, but a few schools are very unresponsive so I'm trying to find some alternative avenues as well I may not have thought of.  

 

Also if a website seems to have assistantships or lists on edfind they offer say 6 students financial aid, are most merit based or financial need based?  

 

Just want to check if there are any questions you guys can answer to shorten my email to these busy program directors.

 

Thank you!

[Yancey]

Normally schools will state under financial aid section if they give merit scholarships, assistantships, in-state tuition for out of state applicants, etc. Also look at past forums/result pages. Sometimes people have listed their offers. Many times the aid is offered with/around the same time of admission, and if you're an alternate the school will usually have someone you can consult to see the likelihood to make the best decision. Also emailing/talking with past/current students to see what they were offered. Good luck!

[CBG321]

Thank you Yancey!  And Congrats on all those acceptances!!  I need to do whatever you did lol