Student wants to minimize financial burden

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m looking to level up in my career, and I want to pursue a master’s degree. I’m someone who does not want to accumulate too much debt, based on milestones that I see in my future. I have no issue with higher education, and I don’t have much anxiety around the program itself; I am just more concerned about making sure I have financial stability while I pursue the degree.

My family …