Paying for graduate school

[jak723]

Hello, I have read and heard quite a few times, "don't get into debt going to graduate school". I applied to three graduate programs, have not heard back yet, so I don't know if I will get any assistance. But if I don't get an assistantship, what am I supposed to do? I do want to go to graduate school, even if I get in some debt. What are your

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[super_anna]

I'm starting my MA in History this fall and I recieved a state grant which covered all of my fees. The only thing I'll be paying for is my textbooks which won't be hard as I'm working part-time. What I would suggest is look at your school's financial aid website and check to see if they've listed any school wide scholarships. I know a few people who managed to have most of their undergrad career paid for by school scholarships and all they did was write a little essay and turn in a letter of recommendation.