Funding for a permanent resident

<p>Hello,
This is my first post here and I hope it helps. I am a permanent resident in NY ann have been offered admission in masters at Columbia University (MA in Biotechnology) and New York University (applied recombinant DNA technologies). The problem is, I dont know how to fund my studies. I have already filed my FAFSA and CU and NYU have the report. But this is the first time I am doing anything like this and my head is spinning around.
I have to let the universities know my decision by early June. CU will cost me 50,000+ and NYU will do 41000+ for tuition. Is there any good suggestions anyone can give to look for potential scholarship sources for PRs? (Most of the funding opportunities are for undergrad studies and masters level studies seem to be a barren wasteland so far).
Any help will be appreciated.</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>