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“Policy master’s: Cost and funding (Part 4)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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The cost of policy master’s degrees can be high. This article explains these costs and how to make them more manageable through careful planning and research. ---Outline:(00:27) Summary(01:48) Tuition and other costs of policy master's programs(05:13) How to fund graduate school(05:53) University financial aid(08:10) Financial aid bargaining(09:04) Federal financial aid(09:37) Loans and loan forgiveness programs(10:58) Government scholarship-for-service programs(12:01) Employer funding(14:46) Philanthropic scholarships(15:30) Go abroad for graduate school(18:17) Do a PhD instead of a master's --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. The original text contained 16 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- Last updated: May 21st, 2024 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/graduate-school/policy-masters/4-cost-and-funding

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