Finding funding for graduate school doesn't have to be stressful or difficult. There are so many types of financial aid, and financing graduate school doesn't have to break the bank.

We spoke with Erin, a current WVU graduate student, and got her take on how to finance graduate school using traditional and creative

So, you're seriously thinking about choosing a graduate school?

Are you also worrying about financing graduate school?

If you're like millions of other aspiring graduate students in America, you're probably considering borrowing money to pay for your degree. If that's the case, we're here to help you figure out how to find funding for graduate school!

Budget cuts, overcrowded classrooms, lack of food security, school violence, teacher turnover, an ongoing immigration crisis — America’s education system is vulnerable for these reasons and so many more.

Despite these challenges, educators, and specifically specialized literacy professionals, are uniquely positioned to transform the lives of students because they are taught to empower students to effectively harness the power of literacy-related skills and to use those skills both inside and...

You're dedicated to positively impacting the lives of others, right?

You're interested in pursuing a degree that helps you do so, correct?

You've decided that an advanced degree in social work is going to help you achieve your career goals, yes?

If that's the case, we want to help you in financing graduate school so that you have one less thing to worry about as you pursue your mission-driven master's degree.

We understand that going back to school can sometimes get expensive. With tuition, textbooks, and commuting costs, it all adds up.

As a driven student pursuing a graduate degree in public health who is determined to impact positive change in the world, you deserve some help in financing graduate school. Here are a few scholarships available to students just like you!

Did you know that every year colleges and universities, along with the U.S. Department of Education, award an estimated $46 billion in scholarships and grants?

Scholarships vary based on the amount awarded, geographic location, and eligibility requirements. Scholarships are also very diverse. There are graduate scholarship opportunities for everyone, no matter your gender, ethnicity, race, or where you attend school.

While finding scholarships that you're eligible for may take some time, it's...

If you’re a prospective or current graduate student, you’ve probably heard a little bit about graduate assistantships.

But what exactly are they? Why are they valuable? Are they really beneficial to your academic and professional career? How will one supplement the cost of my graduate degree? How can you apply for one?

The Admissions team at West Virginia University is here to educate you on the value of a graduate assistantship — like how securing one can help you infinancing graduate school...

Do you often find yourself daydreaming about earning an advanced degree in a field you’re passionate about, only to dismiss the possibility immediately because you just feel too broke?

You may be surprised to learn that a quality graduate education may be more affordable than you think! With the right combination of creativity, hard work, and determination, you’ll be well on your way to overcoming the financial challenges of graduate school.

To get you started, we’ve come up with a few...

Between studying for the GRE, analyzing your financial situation, and making a decision regarding whether to keep working or not, applying to graduate school can be stressful. And in the midst of weighing several challenging choices, it's sometimes easy to overlook important steps in the graduate school admissions process.

But don't worry! The West Virginia University Admissions team is here to help.

Take a look at these three easily avoidable mistakes before you apply to grad school (and then...

Meet Cullen Boyle, a Ph.D. student in the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering department at West Virginia University.

We asked him some questions regarding his experience as a researcher in a graduate assistantship at WVU, and this is what he had to say: