A number of fellowships and teaching and research assistantships are available to graduate students. The exact amount depends upon the type of work involved and the number of prior years of graduate assistantships. There are three basic types of awards. Research Assistantships involve assisting faculty members with their research projects. Advanced students are eligible to compete for University fellowships which do not carry a work requirement.
All funding is competitive.
Financial aid to M.A. students is normally offered for a maximum of two years and three additional years for the Ph.D. Ph.D. students who enter with an M.A. are offered a maximum of four years' aid. Also, if you are graduating with your B.A., do not apply as a Ph.D. student. GRE's should be taken in October for admission for the following Fall.