Here's the appropriate part of the admission letter:
"We are happy to inform you that we are able to offer you admission to our Master’s degree program for the start of Fall quarter 2011-2012. Congratulations! While you applied directly to our PhD program, this year the number of well-qualified applicants has far exceeded the number of people we can accept. Students enrolled under the MS option exclusively pursue the Master of Science degree. You may, however, take the PhD qualifying examination and advance to PhD candidacy by filing a petition with the EE Admissions Office after completing two full quarters of graduate study (excluding summer) and identifying a faculty advisor."
and their response when I asked about funding:
"Thank you for your email. We are currently in the process of allocating funds and students will know no later than April 20 if they receive a fellowship. Fellowship awards are based upon merit achievement, including undergraduate academic performance and research potential. Recipients receive 8-10 units of tuition per quarter and a quarterly stipend, usually for up to 3 quarters. Incoming students who are admitted to the Ph.D. program will also be considered for the Stanford Graduate Fellowship, a prestigious three-year University award. More information on the Stanford Graduate Fellowship can be found online."
So you're saying that since I'm not yet accepted to PhD I won't be offered funding?