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Paying for School

One of the biggest obstacles toramen noodles for a few weeks if you
attending graduate school is thehave to, but you certainly don’t want
question of how to pay for it. Tuitionto, and by careful planning and
for one year of law school averages overbudgeting there’s no reason for things
twenty thousand dollars; at private lawto come to that. Be realistic about how
schools it’s around thirty thousand.much money you’ll need for food every
Medical school costs are even higher.month. And don’t forget things like
And while non professional graduatelaundry supplies, trash bags, light
degrees don’t cost as much as law andbulbs, personal hygiene products, etc.
medical degrees, they’re stillThey may seem like incidentals, but if
expensive, averaging closer and closeryou don’t plan for them they quickly
to twenty thousand dollars a year.add up. How much is basic and long
That’s the first cost most peopledistance phone service? And what sort of
think about when considering graduatelifestyle will you be wanting at grad
school. The second cost, which isschool? Yes, you’ll often be burning
probably even bigger, is the loss ofthe candle at both ends, and you won’t
income you’ll suffer while you’re inprobably won’t be attending many
school. You’ll certainly want to sitparties. But will you need cable TV? How
down with a calculator and weigh theabout the occasional movie rental? What
pros and cons of attending grad school.about eating out once a week or so? And
Most people who do so will find that thedon’t forget transportation costs, if
costs are worth it, with tuition coststhose apply to you. Ideally, you could
and loss of income being more than madeget an apartment within walking distance
up for by increased future earnings.of school and shopping, but that’s not
And there’s no doubt that graduatealways possible. You may well need your
school is expensive. But if you reallyown vehicle, in which case you’ll be
want to attend, and you think you’vepaying for at least gas and insurance.
got what it takes to earn an advancedIf you’re making car payments, it
degree, you shouldn’t let moneymight be best to sell the car and buy a
worries hold you back. There is lots ofused one for cash. If you have no car,
financial aid available for worthy gradyou’ll need money for taxis and buses,
students. And, depending on yourand car rentals on occasion. All these
circumstances, there is one decision youfigures add up to quite a bit, no matter
can make which will radically reducehow closely you watch your money. And
your grad school expenses. It won’t bethen you’ve got school required health
possible or appropriate for everyoneinsurance, possible lab fees, parking
considering grad school, but you canexpenses, etc. Each school you’re
save tens of thousands of dollars byconsidering should have a section that
enrolling in a graduate program of atells you about how much all this comes
public university of the state in whichto for the average student, which makes
you’re a legal resident. Doing so mayit easy to compare different schools.
not be your first choice, but you shouldBut remember, everyone’s situation is
give it strong consideration if you’redifferent, and your costs may well be
concerned about finances, and if ahigher or lower.
public university in your state has aOnce you know how much grad school is
suitable graduate program.going to cost you, the next step is
Alternatively, if you can’t find afiguring out how to pay for it. There
program at a public university in yourare three main sources of funds for grad
state, be sure to look at surroundingschool money. The first one, of course,
states-more and more states haveif yourself. If at all possible, it’s
reciprocal agreements with neighboringbest to pay for as much of your graduate
states which allow each other’sschool as possible without resorting to
residents to attend their schools atborrowing. Many students have savings
state tuition rates. You’ll find thisthey can tap into, and some have parents
information on the university website,that will assist them. One idea that
or by contacting your state departmentmany people use to fund their graduate
of education. If neither of thesestudies is taking a year or two after to
options works for you, you may be ablecollege to work and save before getting
to attend an out of state school for atheir advanced degree. Others are
year, and after that be considered amarried, and the spouse’s income is
resident for tuition purposes. But someused to support them while in school,
states prohibit granting residency toand also pay for some educational
someone who’s moved to the state toexpenses. Another option is part time
attend school. Check with thework either during the school year, or
university.between semesters. Many grad students
Of course, tuition is a large part offind that, with their considerable
what it will cost you to go to gradknowledge of a subject matter, they’re
school, but it’s nowhere near theable to make money tutoring school kids
complete story. You’ll also be buyingor even college undergraduates. Others
lots of textbooks, and as a collegetake part time jobs in retail stores or
graduate, you know how expensive thoseother businesses which will work with
can be. Then you’ll need to securethem when it comes to scheduling and
housing, which will run several hundredflexibility. Working full time while
dollars a month at a minimum. You canpursuing a graduate degree is extremely
save money on housing by making yourdifficult, and not recommended. Both
arrangements as early as possible afteryour job and your education would
you’ve been accepted-the longer yousuffer. But part time work can often be
wait, the fewer choices you’ll have,found, and many students find it very
and the more expensive they will be.manageable to work 20 hours or less a
When it comes to student housing itweek while pursuing their grad studies.
truly is the case that the early birdOf course, you’re the best judge of
gets the worm. The next biggest chunk ofwhat you’re capable of, and you’ll
your budget will be groceries andhave to make your own decision.
related expenses. Yes, you can live on



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