Chances of getting RA/TA after a no-funding admission

[JetPlane_the]

Hello, I've been accepted to OSU (Ohio) and am still waiting for funding to come through. The dean is really nice and trying his best to keep me updated on TA/RA decisions rolling out, but seems like this year was really competitive and not many are willing to give up their current ground. My POI did her best to get me admitted and funded, but guess my international degree (though I hold a citizenship) might have compensated such efforts in a negative way. I'm still in the pool waiting for funding, but can't stop to imagine the worst scenario. I have some schools wait listed... but... I think it might be a bit late in the competition to expect awesome news.

 

So, IF I end up with no funding, considering the large size of OSU, could I have some chance of getting funded after a semester or two? Has there been PhD students who received funding after they were enrolled? I'm curious if I have a chance. If there are any, please share your story of success!

Edited March 23, 2018 by JetPlane_the

[amayadoli]

I'm also at OSU, and at least within my department, it's pretty common to get funding after the first year if for some reason it doesn't work out for the first year. 

EDIT: I would like to qualify, however, that your likelihood of funding can depend heavily on how your department works. Even within my department, the chance of getting a TAship starting the second year is quite different between the two halves of my department (which is a language department).

Edited March 23, 2018 by amayadoli

[JetPlane_the]

@amayadoli Thanks! I guess I’ll have to talk with the faculty and attending students about this issue. Meanwhile, fingers crossed for a full ride!

[JetPlane_the]

I’m back to share my story for future ref.! I’ve got a full ride with TAship from the school. I’ve contacted with the Head of Dept. directly and kept contact. Keep up the hope anonymous-reader.