One course credit equals four credit hours. The maximum number of course credits for which a student may register in a semester is four. During the summer session students may enroll for a total of two full course credits or the equivalent. Financial assistance is available to well-qualified degree candidates who assist departmental faculty, or who qualify for graduate scholarships granted by the university. The deadline for financial aid applications is March 1.
Financial aid is awarded on a yearly basis.
Financial aid is allocated in order to recruit students with exceptional qualifications and talents, to enhance diversity in the student body, and to recruit students whose curricular interests and abilities are particularly compatible with the curriculum and faculty research in a department. Financial aid to an individual student is limited to two years. Preference is given to full-time students. Only the director of graduate studies has the authority to award financial aid through the Office of Graduate Studies. Inquiries concerning financial aid should be addressed to the director of graduate studies, who will review requests with the department concerned.