irapplicant1776 Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) $26,000 in first year funding! Hmm... I'm going to have to decide how much more SAIS and (possibly) MSFS are worth marginally than the other top IR schools. Edited March 11, 2016 by irapplicant1776
hina234 Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 1 hour ago, monocle said: Does anyone know whether the concentrations become sort of like cohorts? Also does anyone know how many IDEV students they cap? People I know at SAIS have said you tend to stay with people within your concentration. However, you can take classes in concentrations that's not your primary program.
ParisDreams Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Are people starting to get another email about funding? Haven't gotten anything.
SenNoodles Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) I got an email! $30k in grants and then maxed out on federal loans. So relieved to get funding at all. Edited March 11, 2016 by SenNoodles
ParisDreams Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Hmm I'll still hold out hope but not expecting anything. But CONGRATULATIONS to all of those who received aid.
Pichichi Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) Are you all citing the federal award total? I got my financial aid email at my secondary email address for some reason... edit: Just kidding.. Got a separate email with fellowship information. Edited March 11, 2016 by Pichichi new info
ParisDreams Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 yup mine was in my secondary email as well. Not funding except loans.
ZebraFinch Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Where are you guys seeing your aid? I go to the website under "Summary" and see nothing.
ParisDreams Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Just now, ZebraFinch said: Where are you guys seeing your aid? I go to the website under "Summary" and see nothing. The amount are actually in your email. Check your secondary email address.
ZebraFinch Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 It just says I was awarded a fellowship, but not the actual amount.
ParisDreams Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, ZebraFinch said: It just says I was awarded a fellowship, but not the actual amount. Did you apply to either the Mason or the Norton?Maybe you got one of those?
ParisDreams Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, ZebraFinch said: Nope. This is very confusing/frustrating :S Does your email say you have a fellowship or your isis account?
ZebraFinch Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Email says " Congratulations on your acceptance to The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). It gives me great pleasure to inform you that you have been awarded fellowship funds for the 2016-2017 academic year. Should you obtain substantial funding from external sources, we reserve the right to adjust your financial aid award. "
ParisDreams Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 1 minute ago, ZebraFinch said: Email says " Congratulations on your acceptance to The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). It gives me great pleasure to inform you that you have been awarded fellowship funds for the 2016-2017 academic year. Should you obtain substantial funding from external sources, we reserve the right to adjust your financial aid award. " That's awesome, but gosh what a terrible email I hope you find out soon. You should go to this website and see if your aid is listed there: http://www.sais-jhu.edu/sites/default/files/ISIS-Self-Service-and-PowerFAIDS-Net-Partner-Instructions-v1.pdf
ZebraFinch Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 I'm gonna call them first thing Monday. I was so hoping to know today! It'll really make or break my decision.
ParisDreams Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, ZebraFinch said: I'm gonna call them first thing Monday. I was so hoping to know today! It'll really make or break my decision. Did you check the ISIS account? (what a terrible name)
ZebraFinch Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Yep, nothing there, just a button to accept the offer... but not showing me the offer!
ZebraFinch Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 And like I dreaded they sent the email super late in the day so I can't call them now! It's almost funny.
ParisDreams Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 wow. What a hot mess. Sorry that you have to go through this but sending vibes your way that you got a full fellowship ZebraFinch 1
manutdftw Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Wow no funding at all. Sorry but no degree is worth 140k nowadays. Thanks SAIS but I'll pass. What a waste of time...
mapiau Posted March 12, 2016 Posted March 12, 2016 Since SAIS seems to award aid for the first academic year (unlike some other schools which specify aid for both years) I thought I'd post this section of the website: Funding comes from federal, university, and private sources (such as corporations and foundations). Aid is awarded on an annual basis, and students must reapply for aid for their second year in accordance with stated deadlines and procedures. Recipients of SAIS fellowships in the first year may expect the same in the second year if they maintain a 3.4 cum GPA, have no failing or incomplete grades, maintain full-time enrollment. SAIS cannot be responsible for funding non-SAIS fellowships for the second year. So whether your financial decisions assume that you'll secure the same amount of aid your second year depends on your own appetite for risk.
hina234 Posted March 12, 2016 Posted March 12, 2016 Anyone know if the SAIS Open House in DC is also for students admitted to Bologna?
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