<p>Hey guys, just today I was invited to join a summer internship at a PR firm based in NYC. There are a few problems with this. First, I live six hours away. My cousins attend Columbia and have an apartment there that I could probably stay at for a couple months, but for me to do this internship I need money to defray the costs of food, transportation and I might dole out some money for rent at my cousins place too.</p>
<p>I said that I would let them know by this Friday whether I accept or decline the invitation. I really want to do this internship and it's the only place I've heard back from, so is there anywhere I can go to for grants, scholarships, or basically any free money besides loans? I greatly appreciate it!</p>
<p>This might be an unpaid internship and it would be up to the OP to determine whether or not the experience is worth the out-of-pocket expenses. There are also internships where the student/parents pay for the experience.</p>
<p>In general I don’t think that there is free money to be had for this kind of thing but you might consider working a second job to support yourself while there. I think that would kill some of the fun in being in NYC though.</p>
<p>Before making a commitment, I’d make absolutely sure that this wasn’t a scam and that the company was prominent enough in the industry to make it worth your while to put their name on your resume.</p>