How I paid for my Harvard Masters Scholarships Jobs Loans Housing Cost Internships

How I paid for my Harvard Masters Scholarships Jobs Loans Housing Cost Internships

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Loan Masters
May 8, 2026

In this video, I'm breaking down exactly how I paid for my Master's degree at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) — class of 2025 — as an international student from Nigeria.

My total cost of attendance was ~$99,000. I'll walk you through every dollar: scholarships, loans, on-campus jobs, housing, health insurance, food, and everything in between.


This is part 1 of a 3-part series:
▶ Part 1: Funding (this video)
▶ Part 2: Finding a job as an international student (coming soon)
▶ Part 3: Visa interview process(coming soon)

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📌 Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:30 Total Cost of Attendance
3:00 Scholarships & Grants
5:30 Education Loan
7:00 Health Insurance
10:00 Housing
13:30 On-Campus Jobs
18:00 Food & Free Resources
20:30 CPT Internship
21:30 Final Tips & Key TakeawaysI

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