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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If he's considering a public policy program, cast a wide net with applications. Check his in- state options. There is a fair bit of merit aid available. I work closely with young people who work for my agency for a few years before pursuing MPPs, MPAs, and MPHs, and most of them have received substantial aid-- half tuition and more-- but I will say that they are terrific candidates and a good recommendation from my agency is viewed very favorably. Even with loans, it's not a bad investment-- he might double his salary straight out of school.

If it's a PhD he wants, then PPs are correct-- he should seek full funding (zero tuition plus stipend), and if he doesn't get it, he shouldn't go. [/quote]

OP here-- yes, he's interested in an MPP.  Good to know that there is some merit aid available out there.  He'll have stellar recommendations, he is doing really well in his job and will have excellent experience as well. In-state is not an option since we live in DC. Both his dad and I have PhDs that were fully funded (and yes, we actually live on those stipends, back in the days), but have no experience with MA programs.  I teach at a university and MAs are universities' cash cows -- that how they make money.  So it's good to know there is potentially some aid money available for such programs. $80K in loans for someone going into public policy, not business, seems very daunting to me. [/quote]
80k in loans sounds too low. Harvard Kennedy School lists $90K annual cost of attendance for the 2-year degree program. [/quote]

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