Earn While You Learn: Financial Support for Graduate Students
Graduate students who:
- Maintain good academic standing
- Demonstrate consistent progress toward their degree
- Perform satisfactorily in appointed roles (e.g., Teaching Assistantships or Associate Instructor positions)
are eligible to receive financial support from the Department or University. This support typically includes:
- A salary or stipend
- Full or partial tuition and fee remission
- Nonresident Students: Several fellowships and programs are available to help offset nonresident supplemental tuition costs.
Ph.D. Student Funding
Currently, guaranteed financial support is offered only to Ph.D. students. Most incoming Ph.D. candidates receive a five-year funding package, which may include:
- Fellowships
- Teaching Assistantships (TAships)
- Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) positions
Master’s Student Opportunities
Master’s students may apply for TAships on a space-available basis, though funding is not guaranteed.
Eligibility & Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Enroll in at least 12 units each academic quarter (Fall, Winter, and Spring)
Employment Limits
- May work up to 15 academic quarters in teaching titles (maximum of 18 by exception)
- May work up to 18 academic quarters in research titles (maximum of 21 by exception)
- Student employment is limited to 50% time during the academic quarter
Employment Eligibility
- Must provide evidence of employment eligibility, including one of the following:
- U.S. Citizen
- Lawful Permanent Resident
- Eligible visa status (e.g., J-1, F-1)
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
-
Must receive Employment Disclosure clearance
For additional details, please visit Graduate Studies.
Funding & Financial Support
| Position | Support* | How To Apply | Application Deadline | Awards Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant | ~$1,964 - $4,168/mo | New and continuing Math and Applied Math students are automatically considered. | Prior to the start of the quarter | Quarterly |
| Graduate Student Researcher | ~$1497 - $3477/mo | Through a faculty with sponsored research | Quarter before | Quarterly |
| Graduate Reader | $21.28/hr | Continuing Math and Applied Math students are invited to apply following a departmental call. | Prior to Summer Session I and II | 1st day of instruction |
| Graduate Fellowships | Varies | For new students, look for the Fellowship Application within the Admissions application process. For continuing students, see the Applications link below. | Jan 15 | New Students: first-round offers are made in mid-March; second-round offers by June. Continuing Students: typically by June. |
| Associate In | $2404.28/mo | Call for applications sent internally by the Department | Varies | Varies |
*Current as of August 2025. For the latest updates, please refer to the Salary Scales and Information page. Tuition and fees remission is provided as an employment benefit for TA or GSR appointments of 25% or more.
Important Notes
- Internal Fellowship Application for New and Continuing Students: Students are encouraged to explore available campus fellowships each year and apply through the Graduate Studies website. The annual deadline for new and continuing students is January 15. Continuing Students: consult with your advisor to determine whether applying is appropriate for your acaemic and funding goals.
- TA Opportunities in Mathematics: For graduate students outside of the Department of Mathematics, available opportunities will be posted on Handshake once positions have been filled internally. To be eligible, applicants must: be a registered full-time student; have a minimum GPA of 3.0; have completed TA Orientation; and, meet English language proficiency requirements (for international students).
- Readership Opportunities in Mathematics: Typically available only to undergraduate students majoring in Mathematics during the academic year, while graduate students are given hiring preference for Summer Sessions.