UCLA Biostatistics Admissions Financial Aid Sources of Aid Aid comes in many forms. Besides government and University of California financial aid, students may be eligible for funds directly from the Department. Outright gifts such as fellowships and fee waivers are harder to get than a research and teaching assistantships, which usually pays a portion of the fees.
Most good students can expect a combination of aid.
The one form of aid that is extremely competitive is the allocation of non-resident tuition waivers to foreign students. Once here, good continuing students will get continued aid. If you are seeking employment as a TA, you should apply at least six weeks in advance to ensure that you receive full consideration. Furthermore, employment as a TA, Reader, or GSR requires either an application for position as a reader or an application for part-time employment . Out of State All graduate students with U.S. citizenship or permanent residency who are not California residents can request after one year here to be reclassified as such by contacting the resident deputy's office.