As soon as a decision is made, you will be notified via email. You will also receive a formal letter from the department in two to four weeks. Financial aid evaluations are done in conjunction with the application evaluations. Keep in mind that there are many factors which are held in consideration. . I received admission into the ECE department, but no information about financial aid.
Every attempt is made to inform applicants of financial aid decisions at the time of admittance.
However, some decisions are not made until later. Research assistantships are determined by individual professors and can be made at any time. To obtain a research assistantship, contact the professor directly, stating your qualifications and research interests. Yes, there is financial aid available in the Spring, although there is significantly less than in the Fall semester. You will need a deferment or reapplication package.