Financial assistance exists in several forms.
Listed below are brief descriptions of the types of aid available for graduate students. Fellowships and Grants Awarded by federal and local governments, private organizations, and institutions of higher education, fellowships and grants come in different types and sizes. Many provide tuition and a stipend. Not everyone will be eligible to compete for major national awards, but there are many other, less well-known, fellowships and awards that are worth investigating. These are usually awarded by the institution to second semester or second year graduate students, though some may be available during your first semester.