Cheapest MSW programe?

[miamia078]

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I am based in NJ and I am looking to apply to an MSW program. This will be my second career and my husband already has an extortionate amount of student debt after gaining his PHD abroad. I am therefore looking for the cheapest MSW program. I am wondering if it will work out cheaper to pay out of state fees at a cheaper university than the one closest to me which is Rutgers. Rutgers would cost aprox $35k for the whole course not including living costs, books etc. Does anybody know of a programe out there which would be considerably cheaper? I would prefer the East Coast but if tuition was a lot less I would be willing to move to any state. I am also interested in a clinical track?

Many thanks

 

[EarthenVessel]

Have you looked into graduate assistant positions? At my school they pay tuition, half or full time tuition for part or full time work in various departments.

 

[miamia078]

Hi there - thank you for the advice. As I am pretty new to the USA university system although I have heard about them I wasnt sure if you have to wait to be accepted before you are able to apply. I am still waiting for a response from Rutgers. I will have a look at the website though. I am thinking I may have to wait until next year now so I can research everything fully for next falls intake and try to apply to many more courses. I've submitted my FAFSA and in my application form specified I would like information regarding financial help but I havent heard anything yet.

There are many universities in other states with far cheaper in state fees but obviously if I moved there I wouldnt be classed as instate so I would have to be there a year before starting the course.

Thank you again