These loans are for registration fees and books only. Other short term loans are available through Student Disbursements and Collections, and are not contingent upon financial aid. These loans are for registration fees, or for emergency purposes once fees are paid. Financial aid counselors are available to answer questions, provide information and assist students in the application process. Information regarding scholarships, fellowships and external financial support is available from the Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships Program Office.
Individual colleges have information particular to assistance in individual fields of study.
Below is a broader description of the assistantship program as well as some other options for financial support. Graduate Assistantships and Associateships are awarded by the individual programs or departments. To be eligible, all beginning graduate assistants or associates must have a GRE score of 1000 or better and a GPA of 3.0 or better, unless granted special approval by the Dean of the Graduate School. All continuing graduate assistants and associates must maintain a graduate GPA of 3.0 or better. The College of Education awards University Graduate Fellowships to outstanding beginning and advanced graduate students.