4 Ways to Save Money in Graduate School
Develop strategies to finance your way through expensive graduate school.
The Payoff
Grad School Can Be Pricey. Is It Worth It?
The benefits are undeniable, but consider your future salary and lifestyle before you take on too much debt.
FREE MONEY: GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FELLOWSHIPS
Paying for Graduate School: Grants and Scholarships
6 Steps to Getting Free Money for Grad School
At least 40 percent of grad students get some free money--from the government, their employers, and the school. Here's how to make sure you're one of them.
Maximize Your Chances for Need-Based Grants
Don't get married and the infamous FAFSA.
Your Employer Can Help Pay for Your Degree
Those in high-demand fields have the best chance.
Put Yourself on Financial Aid eBay
Use your credentials to get schools to fight over you.
Let Uncle Sam Help
Deducting tuition expenses from your taxes and other helpful IRS-related tricks.
With Strings Attached: Loan Repayment
Working in the public sector or in certain regions can help you get aid.
Loans
Paying for Graduate School: Loans
Reducing Your Borrowing Costs
If grants and scholarships don't cover it all, loans are an acceptable stopgap—as long as they're taken carefully and in moderation.
The Best Federal Loans
With fixed interest rates and free insurance, federal loans are a better choice than private loans or credit cards.
Should You Consolidate?
It may be easier to manage, but there still may be better deals out there.
Watch Out for Loan Scams
Don't pay upfront fees for loan counseling seminars, and keep in mind that most legitimate grants are sent directly to your school.
Beware of Credit Cards
Credit cards are loans, too, and marketers may lure students into making spending mistakes.
