<p>I'm planning to apply for Computer Science Graduate Programs. I'm in the process of figuring out whether I would like to do a Masters or a PhD. I have heard that usually most Masters programs at some of the top Universities such as Stanford are not funded for by the department, regardless of the applicants credentials. So if I were to do a Masters program, would there be anyway to receive funding/grants? Or would I have to fund the entire program myself? Is it very difficult for a Masters student to receive any type of financial support from the University?</p>