After approval by the department, applications are processed by the Office of Admissions. All graduate study applicants will automatically be considered for financial aid. They must meet the January 15 deadline to be assured of consideration for September admission. Notification will be given on or before April 1. Late applications for assistantships will be considered if positions are available.
Most awards carry tuition remission.
Outstanding applicants may also be considered for prestigious Woodburn and University Fellowships, both of which carry larger stipends and tuition waivers. M.A. candidates will not be eligible for more than two years of assistantship support. As a public institution, the University at Buffalo is able to offer quality education for a low price.