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.

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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.

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Whether you’re a metropolitan urbanite, a born-and-raised farmer, or something in between, you may not know much about land-grant universities.

In short, land-grant universities are educational structures that enable community improvement through experience and research knowledge. No matter what kind of school you attended for undergraduate, you should consider researching why choosing a graduate school — that is also a land-grant university — might be perfect for you.

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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.

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Navigating all of the online and print resources related to the GRE can be daunting, to say the least. But if you’re a potential graduate student who is dreading the GRE, we’ve got you covered with our new free eBook, The GRE Cheat Sheet — A Guide to Acing the GRE.

We scoured the web and our local booksellers to find the most useful information, practice tests, and prep courses available to you. That way, you can focus your time and energy on actually preparing for the GRE instead of spending...

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Are you in the process of considering graduate school?

Maybe you are still figuring out who you are, why you should consider a grad degree, and how a grad degree could enhance your future career prospects. Graduate degrees are becoming increasingly popular (and increasingly necessary), but is a master’s degree the right choice for you right now?

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