Funding graduate studies

[Senthamilaruvi]

I got admit from Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) for studying MS in Mechanical Engineering. I find the course work and research best aligned with my interest. But I have not received funding from the university. Without funding it is too costly to afford (70,000 usd).It has been stated in the department website that graduate students are expected to be self supporting. Please help me if there are any alternate ways of funding my education ?

[CFBrown]

Your situation is not uncommon as international students are typically responsible for their own funding. Usually this funding is obtained through offers or services from your homeland in the form of scholarships or loans. You might want to check into what your country offers for funding graduate studies abroad.

 

Also, check out the "The Bank" forum http://forum.thegradcafe.com/forum/17-the-bank/

Edited April 23, 2015 by CFBrown

[MathCat]

Your situation is not uncommon as international students are typically responsible for their own funding. Usually this funding is obtained through offers or services from your homeland in the form of scholarships or loans. You might want to check into what your country offers for funding graduate studies abroad.

 

Also, check out the "The Bank" forum http://forum.thegradcafe.com/forum/17-the-bank/

It's true that it's not uncommon, but I wouldn't say international students are 'typically' responsible for their own funding. It depends a lot on the field - in math, pretty much all the top 30ish programs fully fund all admitted students (for PhD). Some will also fund MSc.

 

OT: If you can't find funding from your home country, it's probably not possible. US tuition is obscene...

Edited April 23, 2015 by MathCat

[Senthamilaruvi]

Thank you very much for your replies. I have another offer from Colorado school of mines for Ms in Mechanical Engineering. The tuition is quite affordable compared to Washington university. Will studying in Washington university make any difference in my Career? (I have 4+ years of experience in oil and gas)

[cs_phd]

colorado school of mines is a decent place for engineering. 

 

I think you need to get more information from mechanical eng people.

[Mechanician2015]

If you are applying for a MSc, Fulbright is always an option.

 

As for a decision between WUSTL and Colorado, it depends what you want to do on the long run.

 

Do you want to go on into research? Is your long term goal working in the industry? Maybe consulting?

 

If academia, I would pick WashU, else, Colorado.

[vanapand]

Hi Senthamilaruvi,

 

Many congratulations to your offer!.

Did you talk to any professors in Washington University in St. Louis, Mechanical Engineering for funding your graduate study?

Do ask them for a research position or teaching assistantship position. If you get any research position in your university lab, your financial burden will be reduced.

Also do apply national/government  scholarships. it might help you.

I wish you luck.