How are assistantships and other funding opportunities awarded, and what are the qualifications needed to receive such funding?
Our department has a limited number of departmental assistantships that are awarded on a competitive basis. The application requirements are described on our website: http://cas.la.psu.edu/grad/admissions.html. Although preliminary admission decisions are made separate from funding decisions, final admission for full-time status requires that the applicant also be accepted for funding. In terms of procedure, the Graduate Admissions Committee will review your application and decide whether or not you have appropriate qualifications. If the Committee determines that you do, the members will then consider you for an assistantships and, if appropriate, may nominate you for other funding opportunities outlined here http://cas.la.psu.edu/grad/fundingopps.htm. There are always fewer funding opportunities available than applications. Decisions regarding funding are strongly affected by available funds, which can vary from year to year. The Committee reviews students on the basis of perceived f
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