The short version
- Assistantships exchange work, such as teaching or research, for support.
- Fellowships and scholarships are awards that typically do not require work.
- Loans can fill gaps, and terms differ from undergraduate loans.
Assistantships
A teaching or research assistantship usually provides a stipend and sometimes reduced tuition in exchange for working a set number of hours.
Fellowships
Fellowships are competitive awards from schools, agencies or private groups, often with a stipend, and typically without a work requirement.
Employer and loans
Some employers support part-time study. Loans are also available, and the terms differ from undergraduate loans, so reading them carefully is wise.
Where to look
A department’s own website and its graduate office usually describe what they offer. We do not award funding or recommend programs.
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