What are my chances of getting an assistantship (financial aid)?
A. It is our policy to provide financial aid (assistantships) to those admitted students requesting it. Stipends come in the form of Research/Teaching Assistantships (12 month or 9 month). For example, stipends for the Academic Year 2006-2007 were $24,125 for 12 month appointments and $18,000 for 9 month appointments. It is also worth mentioning that the cost of living is cheaper in the Pioneer Valley than many other places which makes it easier to live on the level of support we offer.
