How to seek TA opportunities if not advertised?

[Tako]

As a prospective MA student this fall, I am curious if anyone has advice regarding how to approach seeking TA opportunities. Would it be polite to inquire via my POI from that university or assume all positions have been filled? Thank you! ?

[MarineBluePsy]

You can ask your POI if there are funding opportunities available and they'll either provide you with info or direct you to the appropriate person with information.

[feralgrad]

I'm still waiting on funding info from one of the schools that accepted me. I emailed the director of the program (who was listed as my point of contact in my acceptance letter), and he explained that decisions will come out next week.

If you don't receive a TA position from the department, ask about other assistantships and fellowships around campus. Larger universities often have a number of these positions for students who are already attending. You may need to pay for your first semester or year, but it's something to consider if you really want to attend.

Edited March 26, 2019 by feralgrad