<p>I went to a state/public university for my undergaduate degree. I majored in Biology and my undergraduate student loans are around $18,000. I had financial aid plus the honors scholarship. I have been accepted to do graduate studies at NYU which is my dream school, however after carefully reviewing my financial package I am beginning to have second thoughts. Although my GPA is above 3.60, they are only offering me a scholarship that is only worth close to $9,000. The rest is loans which together come up to $16,000 for one semester alone. The total tution cost is about $54,000. </p>
<p>I am no longer sure if going to my dream school is worth it. Has anyone here had to give up a graduate program at an elite school to do lack of financial aid?</p>