The department offers a variety of teaching assistantships and research assistantships. In addition, several fellowship and scholarship opportunities are also available to graduate students enrolled in the Department of Agricultural Economics. All graduate assistantships and fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis. Most assistantships are on a half-time basis.
Stipends vary depending upon academic background and work responsibilities.
Stipends are often increased through the student's program to reward academic progress and outstanding accomplishment. Graduate teaching assistants are also granted an in-state tuition waiver. Higher levels of performance may be required for some scholarships and fellowships. Stipend supplements are awarded by the KSU Graduate School to exceptional incoming students. Application for these awards is made by the department.