Anyone get money for math?

[Kathryn]

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has received any money offers in the form of a fellowship or assistantship.

I applied for a master's program and have not heard any word on money yet. When would you think I should expect hearing about money and when is it ok to ask if they've offered money yet?

[Reynolds]

It's my understanding that they usually give fellowships/assistantships to PhD applicants. A lot of the time, you can apply for a PhD, go through the first two years and leave with a masters having gotten paid for it.

That said, the one PhD program I've gotten into so far offered me a graduate teaching assistant position for which they're going to pay me, should I go there.

[Kathryn]

Well, I am aware that you can get money for master's too. One of my programs only offers a master's and they still give assistantships.

[ebaronov]

You should ask them about that. Funding is crucial when deciding between programs so I think it is ok to ask. The deadline to response to offer of financial aid, as you probably know is april 15th so you will definitely know in a couple of weeks.