<p>Perhaps the easiest way to pay for grad school is to actually take a low salaray paying gig at the university and use the tution remission. </p>
<p>That way, you'll earn a livable income, cover tuition expenses and it'll be more convenient attending classes and using the campus university resources in your spare time. On top of all of that, you'll earn work experience in the meantime.</p>
<p>Mind you this is only possible for programs that allow part-time study</p>