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Good luck in getting aide. Even if you don't g...

2012-03-21T20:16:33.997-07:00

Good luck in getting aide. Even if you don't get it, I'm sure you'll be able to pay for your schooling. It's tough but worth it!

Anonymous - The vast majority of my assets are in ...

2012-03-19T05:51:39.581-07:00

Anonymous - The vast majority of my assets are in retirement accounts which many schools shelter in their aid calculations.

Hi, I have been following this blog recently and ...

2012-03-14T15:00:45.880-07:00

Hi,

I have been following this blog recently and find your journey both inspiring and brilliant. I do have one big question. In one of your posts you mentioned that you have assets in the six figures yet you were able to get a lot of financial aid. How did they not go after your original assets to begin with?

Financial aid is meant for those that do not have ...

2012-03-13T17:46:23.126-07:00

Financial aid is meant for those that do not have funding to go to school... so if you do not receive aid it is not a "penalty", its a blessing and a sign that you are financially on top of things.

If you have money in the bank and thus do not qualify for financial aid, consider applying for academic fellowships and other awards. These are given to individuals that meet high academic quality (which I'm guessing you are), not just high need (which you are not). Granted, there are less of these available for masters level terminal degrees (MSs, MAs, MPHs, MBAs) but its because the education timeline and cost is short compared to a PhD. that lasts 5-15 years and includes research costs.

Either way, good luck!