Dindi Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 I am still waiting for two more programs' decisions. I got accepted to the UCSB without funding (PhD in education). Nothing about funding was mentioned in the decision/welcome email. It seems like it is quite common that the UCSB does not offer funding to new students. Hmm...what would you do?
missgord Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 which program are you in within education? i don't have funding yet either. where else are you considering?
Dindi Posted March 2, 2016 Author Posted March 2, 2016 It's funny how we both posted about the UCSB. I have applied for the Literacy and Language program. You?
missgord Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 the stat program (policy leadership research methods). did you get funding offers elsewhere? did you interview/discuss funding at all? and yea - but i guess the coincidence makes sense since we got our letters today are you attending admit day?
Dindi Posted March 2, 2016 Author Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) You got the letter today, too? I was accepted yesterday, but received the welcome letter today. Of course, the orientation is next week. I am considering attending. I have gotten an offer from another university. I was told that it is not likely that I will receive funding because it is very competitive and only a few students receive it. Are you considering attending UCSB? Edited March 2, 2016 by Dindi
missgord Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 yeah i was accepted a few weeks ago so i was able to book flights in advance. i assume everyone got the official letter today. they haven't been too clear with me about funding, which is confusing. they said the sooner i accept, the sooner they can try to get me funding. so i guess if admit day goes well, i'll accept contingent on funding. i do like my program and professors a lot.
Dindi Posted March 2, 2016 Author Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) In my letter, they said that they will discuss possible funding opportunities, which means nothing really. I hope you get funding. Edited March 2, 2016 by Dindi
missgord Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 i don't even think they said that in my letter. it was just a standard letter. said during admit day we'd have an opportunity to discuss applying for fellowships. we'll see!! thanks. you too! do you have a funding offer elsewhere?
Dindi Posted March 2, 2016 Author Posted March 2, 2016 Yes, but it is not official yet. I am waiting to hear back from two other schools. What about you?
lugosifan Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 I applied to UCSB too for the Phd in education but during a casual interview with my POI in January he basically told me there is very little if any funding for the program and that if I receive a funded offer from another program I should take it. A little disappointing because it is such a beautiful location to pursue graduate study. Might be different for other applicants, best of luck!
missgord Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 49 minutes ago, lugosifan said: I applied to UCSB too for the Phd in education but during a casual interview with my POI in January he basically told me there is very little if any funding for the program and that if I receive a funded offer from another program I should take it. A little disappointing because it is such a beautiful location to pursue graduate study. Might be different for other applicants, best of luck! bleh! which department??
missgord Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 1 hour ago, Dindi said: Yes, but it is not official yet. I am waiting to hear back from two other schools. What about you? i had other funding offers, but the programs weren't a good fit
lugosifan Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 5 minutes ago, missgord said: bleh! which department?? Learning, Culture, and Technology Studies. As you're in a different department with a different POI you may have a different experience. I would contact your POI to inquire about any grants he/she expects to receive or has already, from what I've heard this might make a difference. Offers without funding are ridiculous, after all you will be working for them!
missgord Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 8 hours ago, lugosifan said: Learning, Culture, and Technology Studies. As you're in a different department with a different POI you may have a different experience. I would contact your POI to inquire about any grants he/she expects to receive or has already, from what I've heard this might make a difference. Offers without funding are ridiculous, after all you will be working for them! Haha well I'm not working for them if they don't fund me
rising_star Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 On 3/2/2016 at 8:41 PM, Dindi said: I am still waiting for two more programs' decisions. I got accepted to the UCSB without funding (PhD in education). Nothing about funding was mentioned in the decision/welcome email. It seems like it is quite common that the UCSB does not offer funding to new students. Hmm...what would you do? I wouldn't attend a PhD program with a tuition waiver and a stipend.
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