Help in finding funding information

[mutahar.ali]

Am I the only one who cannot find RA/TAship related funding info on program sites? There are many programs which do not explicitly mention this… How can I check if they offer this type of funding and the chances for securing them etc. Another query I had is regarding loan options. I heard somewhere that it makes your visa application weaker. Is that true?

[m_tahir]

For some programs I applied to, the funding procedure starts after an official acceptance. Some programs provide this information with the acceptance letter and open applications for TAships and RAships. Understanding the degree of funding/fee waiver though might only be available from alumni in some cases (especially as admission offices dont always reply timely).

[hamid10hn]

You should attend their online webinars and ask this question directly. I personally also asked alumni from these programs which provided more specific details about funding prospects.

[sameearif]

I personally emailed each admission office for this information. Usually the information is not there if the program does not offer guaranteed funding (especially for Masters).

[fatimasohail]

I emailed and asked PIs I was interested in working with directly and they told me about the program specific policies and the kind of funding available. If you don't get replies from official channels, surfing different social media platforms like Reddit or GradCafe might also help.

[Mukhtiar Ahmad]

I recommend thoroughly searching through the Financial Aid and Assistance options subsection of program websites. Usually, there is some general statement about university/program policy regarding this. For Ph.D. programs, you can also check professor/PI websites which often mention whether they are looking to hire in a certain season. Other than that I think the resources others mentioned should help you find some answers.