Please help 2016- HKS MPA (no funding) or SIPA MPA (with some funding)

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Please help me guys!! I am really confused with my choice between HKS (without funding) and SIPA ( half tuition covered). HKS has been my dream since childhood, however SIPA offers me a generous funding. I have very limited knowledge of SIPA and for that matter, how it compares to HKS when it comes to job perspectives in Asia (esp Singapore- I am not from Singapore) where I plan to secure a job. I am an international student with a limited experience in the U.S and in desperate need of advice. I might also defer my admission from HKS until next year in case my plan for a loan becomes unsuccessful. I am also worried if it would be a legitimate reason for a deferral.  

My choice of program is 2 year MPAs for both schools and I am set and stone on specializing in international finance/East Asia studies. 

 

Please help me on deciding which school! Thank you so much