Financial Support
Recommendations concerning financial aid for those applying for admission to our graduate program are developed by the Graduate Admissions Committee. Continuing graduate students receiving financial aid who have not exhausted their five years of eligibility must reapply for continued aid each year. Their re-applications, and application for aid or forms of aid made by continuing students who are not already receiving them, are reviewed and considered by the Graduate Program Committee, which advises the Department and head in these matters. Continuing students who have exhausted their five years of eligibility, and who desire further aid beyond that point, should make their interest known in writing to the Head of the Department, who acts on such requests as the teaching needs of the Department may require, as the supplemental resources available may permit, and as the circumstances of their cases may be deemed to warrant. Any continuing student who has questions relating to financial aid should consult with the Head of the Department.
Payroll
For those with a fellowship and/or assistantship appointment, payday is normally the 16th of each month beginning with September 16 and ending with May 16. You will receive one-ninth of your salary each month if you have an academic year (nine-month) appointment. If your appointment is for one semester (four and one-half months) your January check will be for one-half month. (Assistantship salaries are subject to tax; fellowship stipends are usually non-taxable). If you have questions please contact the Department of Philosophy Business Manager.