Graduate Study
Financial Assistance
Graduate Teaching Assistantships: The English Department offers a variety of assistantships on a competitive basis. The GTA application deadline for the MFA program is December 15 and the GTA application deadline for any of our MA programs is January 15; these applications are considered after the respective deadlines for positions beginning in the following fall. Application forms are available in Portable Document Format.
GTAs are chosen on the basis of GPA, letters of reference from former teachers or employers, and writing ability. In addition to a 20-hour-a-week obligation, all GTAs are required by the Department to carry 9 credits each semester. All assistantship positions provide tuition (in-state or out-of-state for the first year) and a modest monthly stipend.
You can learn more about becoming a GTA on this site.
Fellowships: The University offers a limited number of fellowships for new and continuing students. These competitive fellowships may be applied to tuition, fees, or other direct expenses, and typically do not require any service on the part of the student. The Graduate School also has access to a national database that locates funding in your area of study.
Scholarships: The Department offers several scholarships for graduate students. View the Scholarship page for more information. You can also visit the Colorado State University Student Financial Services Web site for information about scholarships.
Loans: The Colorado State University Student Financial Services office will work with you to obtain loans. Applications should be received by March 1 of the year you wish to attend school to maximize your chances of receiving funding. Contact the Student Financial Services Office at 108 Student Services, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, 970-491-6321, or ask a question online at http://sfs.colostate.edu. Financial assistance is not available for non-U.S. citizens.
Student Employment: The Student Employment Services Office provides lists for full-time and part-time positions on or off campus. For information, contact the office at 133 Student Services, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, 970-491-5714.
For information about course offerings and registration procedures for the upcoming semester or summer session, please view the Rambler, the Department's student newsletter.
This information is not intended to replace your advisor or the information in the CSU General Catalog, the Class Schedule, or the Department Checksheets.
For further information regarding financial aid, please contact Student Financial Services at 970-491-6321 or go online at http://sfs.colostate.edu/ to e-mail a financial aid counselor.
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