Finding these funds takes some ingenuity, but is often worth the effort. For short term emergencies, small loans are available through the department. The graduate program has established some rules limiting the duration of financial support to maximize the number of students who can receive some assistance during their degree programs. Master's students are limited to three years of support and Doctoral students to five years. Students in the Ph.D. program with external Master's degree are eligible for an additional half year of support.
All financial support is on a semester by semester basis.
Having an award does not guarantee its continuation. Some funds are reserved each year for incoming students. The priority, however, is on supporting students already in the program. In addition to department funding, there are numerous fellowships, scholarships, and need-based financial aid programs offered by the university. Explore these options by going to the Graduate Catalog .