For the department:

• what are the chances for funding in the second year?
• are there any assistantships or jobs on campus that would waive my tuition fees?
• what courses are you planning to offer in the next two years?
• are there opportunities to teach in the second year?

For current students:

• how hard is it to get a TA the second year?
• do you feel like the faculty supports you / is it a supportive department? (especially in terms of publishing papers and continuing to a PhD program)
• if you don't have funding, how are you financing your MA?
• special question for the nation's #1 party school: do you feel like graduate life is separated enough from the undergrad scene?
• do you have any advice for an upcoming student?