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[OTOTOT98]

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I'm just curious for people who have heard back about their financial aid packages for graduate school. Are people mainly just receiving loans and maybe work study? I'm not sure what to expect for graduate school aid. I'm sure it depends on the institution too.

 

[OTgal22]

I'm just curious for people who have heard back about their financial aid packages for graduate school. Are people mainly just receiving loans and maybe work study? I'm not sure what to expect for graduate school aid. I'm sure it depends on the institution too.

I highly recommend calling the school's financial aid office for that information. I've gotten into two schools and called both financial aid offices. One was super helpful, got me my information right away, thoroughly explained the loans and awards I got, and even helped me get an additional scholarship from the school! The other school was a little less helpful and I don't have my financial aid information from them yet, but they were great about explaining loans and the awards I could get.

From the calls with them, there is a set amount that the government is allowed to give in loans for graduate financial aid. I can't remember the number off the top of my head, but it seems like they give everyone the max amount for loans. As for scholarships, work study, that sort of thing, definitely ask! That's how I got the second scholarship and I didn't even have to do anything for it. I think a lot of the scholarships are just awarded and can't be applied for, but they should be able to give you your options.

I am not a financial aid expert and am still figuring this stuff out too haha but hopefully this was a little helpful!

 

[OTOTOT98]

I highly recommend calling the school's financial aid office for that information. I've gotten into two schools and called both financial aid offices. One was super helpful, got me my information right away, thoroughly explained the loans and awards I got, and even helped me get an additional scholarship from the school! The other school was a little less helpful and I don't have my financial aid information from them yet, but they were great about explaining loans and the awards I could get.

From the calls with them, there is a set amount that the government is allowed to give in loans for graduate financial aid. I can't remember the number off the top of my head, but it seems like they give everyone the max amount for loans. As for scholarships, work study, that sort of thing, definitely ask! That's how I got the second scholarship and I didn't even have to do anything for it. I think a lot of the scholarships are just awarded and can't be applied for, but they should be able to give you your options.

I am not a financial aid expert and am still figuring this stuff out too haha but hopefully this was a little helpful!

That is smart, I will give them a call. Thanks so much!

 

[FUTURE_OT0808]

The school I got into doesn't offer scholarships. Does anyone know of good outside scholarships to apply for or how to get grants?

 

[PepperOT]

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