Teaching Assistantships are awarded by the department on a competitive basis. This year the Department employed nine Teaching Assistants, and a similar number is anticipated for next year. Employment as a Teaching Assistant enables the recipient to pay in-state tuition rates. Applications are available below and may be submitted after acceptance to the university. Review typically begins in mid-May and continues through August. Award notifications are typically made in June, July, and August for the upcoming academic year. A limited number of awards is sometimes made mid year.

Research assistantships are awarded on a project-by-project basis by the principal investigator on research and contract projects. There are also fellowship opportunities for students who intend to continue study elsewhere at the doctoral level.

Loans and work-study are available through the Student Financial Service Office and require filing a FAFSA form. Information regarding grants, loans, workstudy, scholarships and employment opportunities is available from Student Financial Service Office at (956) 381-2501.