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I've received the unofficial admission from TAMU this morning. There was something wrong with the delivery of my application package, so they claimed that my some of application items were missing. But it's fine now. Did any of you apply to TAMU this fall? When did you receive your admission (with or w/o fund) /rejection? Thank you.

Did anyone of you apply to TAMU and U Florida? I heard nothing from them at the moment.

Is FAFSA for domestic students only? BTW, have you guys heard anything about funding from ASU department?

I have received the letter of admission from ASU's graduate college. They mentioned nothing about funding. I got a 10h TA position at UUtah (the information was included in the admit letter.) Some schools, like PSU, required the students to be admitted before considering assistantships. Any of you applied for PSU? I don't know how to apply for GAs although I had digged everywhere in their website.

I feel worried now. I can't afford the tuition fee and living expenses without funding from the school. They claimed that the 2nd year GA will be granted based on 1st year academic performance. I assumed that 2nd year students should find GA easier than the 1st year ones since they have more experience and stability. Someone suggested that once I set the first step to the school, it's a huge advantage for me to find a job on campus. I am confused and worried a lot reading your words

I've been accepted to U of Utah. Heard nothing about ASU. 2 weeks ago they informed me about my missing GRE score report and I sent them another one. Hope it won't affect much. ashlausca, did you receive any offer from U Utah?

Thank you. I did receive several offers from other schools with a lesser amount of fund, so I think funding for international students is rare at the moment. I'm really worried about maintaining the fund for the second year. Did you mean that some get GAs in the 1st year and then lost the position in the 2nd year?

Yes my 9k offer includes a full tuition remission. I applied for a MURP program, not MArch. But they informed me about the intensity of time when studying there. Anyone else know about this time consuming stuff? My friends from engineering majors often get better stipends with a 20h/week appointment.

Wicked_Problem, thank you for information about your profile. It is from my observation that most of the applicants who applying for PhD program already had a master's degree. It is a must, or priority? By the way, for those who are applying (or applied) for master's program, how much stipend do you often get with a quarter-time RA/TA? I have an offer with a $3,500/year stipend and a nearly full tuition scholarship (10h/week RA). I wonder if it is too low, comparing another offer of mine which is roughly $9,000/year (also 10h/week). Should I ask them for another job on campus to help cover my living expenses? Thank you! PS. I'm an international applicant.

HI Wicked-Problem, Congratulation! If possible, could you please share your profile (i.e. GRE score, GPA, Under and Master degree from which schools...)? Thank you.

Congratulations! Have never seen such a comment before. I've got admisson from the UIowa and UCin for the Master's program. Still under consideration for funding. Should I contact professors for RA positions?

Hi Decaf, Have you submitted yet? Just send me if you need another perspective.