Go to screenwriting MFA program?

[R.T. McClure]

Hi,

I've been accepted into my dream screenwriting MFA program, but it looks like the only funding I may receive is a modest living stipend for an assistantship position. In total, the two year program will run me about $120,000 in loans (that's on top of the $20,000 for my undergrad loans).

I've pretty much made up my mind that going would be just a crazy scheme, but was wondering whether there were any dissenting or confirming opinions out there.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

 

[Artorius]

Hi,

I've been accepted into my dream screenwriting MFA program, but it looks like the only funding I may receive is a modest living stipend for an assistantship position. In total, the two year program will run me about $120,000 in loans (that's on top of the $20,000 for my undergrad loans).

I've pretty much made up my mind that going would be just a crazy scheme, but was wondering whether there were any dissenting or confirming opinions out there.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Sounds ridiculous to me.

 

[mlesemann]

Congrats on being accepted.
But drowning in that kind of debt for years to come doesn't seem worth it.

 

[Morris]

Check with the school and sources online to see if there are any other grants that you don't have to pay back or some scholarships.