You may already be familiar with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (better known as FAFSA) from your days as an undergrad. It’s the most popular method of financing graduate school, providing over $150 billion each year to millions of students, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

FAFSA is a great option if you need to finance your master’s degree, but the deadline for the 2017-2018 school year is approaching faster than you might think.

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West Virginia University is dedicated to providing you with the most helpful tips and advice possible when it comes to your questions and concerns surrounding graduate school.

That’s why we’ve taken the time in this blog post to list out the various downloadable, graduate admissions resources we have developed over the past year.

Note: Visit The WVU Resource Library and get access to the available resources, blog, and newsletter targeted at graduate degree-seeking students.

Are you considering starting graduate school in the fall? If so, you’ve probably already done most of your research on schools, programs, and tuition. But what research have you done on funding your graduate degree?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, from January 2006-July 2016 college tuition rates increased by 63 percent. The cost of a degree, whether it be a bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D., is increasing each year.

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With continuing increases in tuition, thinking about financing graduate school can be stressful, but you probably know that scholarships are a great way to fund your education.

In fact, without scholarship aid, many students would not be able to afford college at all, let alone attend graduate school. If you really invest the time to do valuable research, you will find numerous opportunities to earn money toward your tuition.

Between the coursework and the new environment, the idea of beginning a master’s program can be stressful by itself.

So why add to your stress by being unsure of how you will finance your graduate school education?

Here at West Virginia University, we know that making the decision to enroll in a graduate program is an important investment. And that’s why we’re here to guide you as you figure out how to finance your master’s degree.

You’ve probably heard it said that pursuing a graduate degree in the humanities may leave you without the necessary skills to quickly land a job post-graduation. While it’s true that studying humanities might not put you on the same quick employment track as a degree in business or nursing, it’s been proven that a graduate degree in humanities will actually provide you with skills invaluable to the global workforce.

Here are three reasons to consider a graduate degree in humanities.

If you are considering getting an MBA, you have a few options to choose from. You can pursue a traditional, face-to-face program at a university, enroll in a fully online program, or you can select a hybrid MBA, which brings together the convenience of distance learning and the value of in-person networking and collaboration.

If you are considering going back to school to pursue an advanced business degree, you probably have some questions and concerns surrounding the pros and cons of such a decision — from both a financial and personal standpoint.

That’s why West Virginia University has put together a free, downloadable resource for students considering a graduate degree in business — Understanding the Real R.O.I. of a Graduate Business Degree.

After College Graduation: The American Dream

It wasn’t long ago when graduating from college earned you a slice of the American dream. You could plan to jump from graduation to a full-time job, save your pension, retire, and reflect on a prosperous legacy.

Then the reality of life in the 2000’s met you at the door, with a maze of challenging decisions to be made for a fulfilling future. The use of technology created massive changes in the workforce, which changed the way we all do business.

Resolution 2017: Graduate School

Thinking about the future is part of the tradition of making a new year’s resolution. Now, more than ever, college graduates add pursuing an advanced degree to their list of professional goals. Because the current workforce is comprised of one of the most educated generations to date, graduate school offers a competitive edge for insuring professional success. Personally, an advanced degree adds to self-management and personal satisfaction, with the added...