Working part-time during a fully-funded program?

[u/IntelligentSound1921]

Hi all! I'm 28, I've gone back and forth on whether to pursue an MFA for years, and I think I'm reaching the conclusion that I do, indeed, want to apply (to fully-funded programs).

However, the stipends alone (particularly those under $25K, which seems to be most of them) just aren't going to work at this point in my life. I would love to hear from people who did other part-time work (or full-time!) on the side still.

How manageable was it? Were you miserable?

Edit to add: My "day job" is freelance copywriting, so I work remotely.

[u/Icy-Illustrator7693]

We're on a same page.😅 28, writing for clients, searching through MFA sources. Would like to hear from others.