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Fully Funded vs Partial Awards: What the Fine Print Means
March 26, 20265 min readScholarChips Editorial
Fully funded usually includes tuition, stipend, insurance, and sometimes travel—but verify each line item.
Partial awards may still be valuable if they unlock in-state tuition or departmental top-ups.
Always model a 12-month budget with rent, taxes, and summer funding gaps.
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