| If you have the GPA and the GRE scores which qualify you for a good graduate program start campaigning with professors in programs you are interested in who share common interests with you, and start applying. Make it clear that money is a factor, and if the department wants you, you can bet that they will at least try to find a fellowship or scholarship for you. If you do not get this kind of support and your GPA and GRE are good, you will probably be offered a research assistantship, a teaching assistantship or, at the very least, financial aid of some sort. Failing that, be prepared to take out a direct student loan.
I don't mean to be negative, but somebody has got to tell you this if your professor's haven't:
Most archaeology PhDs do not get academic jobs above the adjunct level. It is very much a buyers' market in the academe, and this is very unlikely to improve. Intellect and ability do not necessarily guarantee the job you want. So be forewarned and start working on a backup plan.
Good luck!  | 
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