If you're receiving aid but need more money, need to change your work-study hours, have problems with your personal budgeting, couldn't save money you expected to from summer employment, or are experiencing other finance problems contact the Office of Financial Aid. They don't guarantee solutions to every problem, but they will try, and can help you manage your money to reduce or eliminate financial problems. Scholarships Probably the most misunderstood aspect of the financial aid programs are University scholarships. Other scholarships, awarded by various departments, do not require evidence of need. In these instances, students should contact academic departments directly, early in January.
Departments usually make their awards in the spring, and notify the selected recipients.
These scholarships are part of the financial aid package for the academic year. Most departments with graduate programs have graduate assistantships. Apply through the Graduate Office or the individual departments. International students should check with the International Student Office for In-state Tuition and other scholarship information.