positions exist. To no registrant can a
position be guaranteed.

During times of economic depression
and unemployment any teacher, irrespec-
tive of age, should obtain leave of ab-
sence to carry on graduate studies and
thus be sure of having a position when
the graduate work is completed. Most
employers approve of leave of absence
for graduate study. Otherwise, graduate
courses should be taken during summer
sessions. Teachers employed in the metro-
politan area may take advantage of the
many courses offered by the College in
the late afternoon, in the evening, and on
Saturday.

Students are advised to come to
Teachers College with sufficient money
to meet their expenses for at least one
session. A minimum of $500 is suggested.
It is better to come on borrowed money
than to try to work one’s way through.
Those who hold responsible positions
may be able to borrow money from their
local bankers.

Limited funds are available for schol-
arships, fellowships, and loans for ex-

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