The majority of graduate students at the university receive some financial aid. The amount of support varies widely depending upon the student's graduate program and degree status.
Funds are available from university, governmental, corporate, and individual sources.
Application for financial aid is made with the application for admission. A separate financial aid application is not required. All applicants may be considered for university-based fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships as part of the application process. Applications are due from students within the United States by March 1 and by February 1 from students outside of the country unless the program specifies an earlier application or financial aid date. Doctoral applicants may qualify for Rutgers Excellence Fellowship Awards, teaching and research assistantships, and a number of school-specific fellowships and scholarships.