If you are an international student (or will be), you may be faced with some challenges in identifying funding sources available for studying in the US. But each year, approximately half of SIPA’s students are international, and each of them has found their own way to meet the costs associated with furthering their education overseas….
Applying for Financial Aid – It’s FAFSA Time!
Applying for financial aid doesn’t involve too many steps. Some of you may want to consider financing part of your costs through student loans or work study. If so, you will need to complete the 2013/14 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as the FAFSA. To do so, go to www.fafsa.gov. The information…
Did you receive…?
We have received a number of frantic emails and calls asking if we have received a document or two that was mailed to our office. I can completely sympathize with the concern especially if it is the last piece of material keeping your application from being reviewed by the Admissions Committee. But please be patient…
You didn’t win the lottery but you can still apply for a SIPA scholarship
All admitted students are automatically considered for SIPA merit awards if the application was submitted by the January 7th (January 20th – MPA-DP) application deadline; no additional application is required. However, if your application was submitted after that date, do not despair; as we mentioned in an earlier post, this year SIPA applicants have an…
Financing your education at SIPA – Part 7
Our last post about financing your education focused on student loan repayments options to consider when you’re first thinking about taking out a loan or when you’re weighing your repayment options as you prepare to graduate from SIPA (or any other institution). One new initiative that we’re excited about at SIPA is the Public Service…
Office Working Remotely
Please note, due to COVID-19, the SIPA Admissions and Financial Aid office are working remotely starting March 16, 2020, until further notice.
We will continue to respond to emails as promptly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Important Dates
October 15, 2020: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Spring Application Deadline
November 1, 2020: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Fall Application Early Action Deadline
November 3, 2020: U.S. Election Day
January 5, 2021: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Fall Fellowship Consideration Deadline
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- Program Assistant Introduction: Monica Vega Herrera MIA ’21
- Program Assistant Introduction: Sevita Rama MPA-DP ’21
- Program Assistant Introduction: Zawadia LeFang MPA ’21
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