In some cases, graduate schools limit the number of acceptances they offer to the number of candidates they can support through assistantships. If you are awarded an assistantship you can incur minimal debts for your graduate work. Students assist faculty with their research projects and receive tuition benefits and frequently a stipend for living expenses. Through these jobs, you can earn money toward your expenses. After reviewing information in the catalog, contact the Financial Aid Office and the department to which you hope to be accepted.
Deadlines are often earlier than application deadlines.
Be sure that your date of birth and social security number is correct. This will avoid any confusion with candidates who have similar names or if papers are filed by social security number. There is a fee for this service.