Financial Support for Graduate Students
Like other national universities, San Diego State University makes available to students admitted to advanced degree curricula a variety of financial support programs designed to substantially reduce or eliminate economic barriers to the pursuit of graduate study. The most widely known of these are the state and federal aid programs available to degree-seeking students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Equally important are the University programs that address the unique financial needs of individual students across a broad range of economic and academic circumstances.
The on-campus programs for advanced degree students at San Diego State University include appointments as graduate teaching associates, graduate assistants, research assistants, and student assistants as well as fee payment assistance, fellowships, scholarships, grants, and forgivable loans. Eligibility and dollar amounts vary by discipline and experience, and some opportunities are available only to students admitted to Ph.D. programs. Nominations for almost all of these awards originate with the chair or director of the department or school of the degree program for Master's degree students or the coordinator of the doctoral program for students pursuing the Ph.D. degree. The Graduate Division administers most of these programs for the University. The Graduate Dean must approve most awards and appointments and determine whether the applicant is in good standing in the University. Continuing and prospective students interested in specific information about any of these on-campus programs are invited to write or visit the Graduate Division at :
5500 Campanile Drive,
San Diego, CA 92182-8220.
Phone : (619) 594-5213.
The Graduate Division is located in Student Services East 1410. Click on the Scholarships and Applications links on the left side of this page for additional information. For financial aid directly please call (619) 594-6323.
