Well i cut a deal with a prof.. prof pays my tuition but no assiatantship, but i will work under her supervision so that she could have her name in my published paper. Research area is related to my work (kinda) and i've put my supervisor of office as one of the committe member, so hopefully (finger crossed) i will be done within 3 to 4 yrs. Plus i have to do only bout 6 courses, most got transferred from Masters.