Most financial aid is awarded in the form of teaching assistantships and research assistantships.
Appointments require continued enrollment and progress toward a graduate degree in political science. To be considered for admission with financial assistance all application materials must be received by February 1. Notification of awards occurs in mid-April. International students selected for assistantships must score 230 or above on the speak or 50 on the tse exam before officially being awarded an assistantship. Notification of awards usually occurs by May 1.