Financial support for graduate study is contingent upon academic ability as well as need. To the degree possible, the department seeks to support all who qualify. Four general types of support are available.

1. College and Graduate School Fellowships. These vary in prerequisites and amounts and are for students with excellent qualifications. College Merit fellowships provide $19,000 stipend plus tuition, and a small number of Provost fellowships are available, and provide $28,000 stipend plus tuition.
   
2. Teaching Assistantships. These are available through the department and are one-half or one-third time positions. Awards depend on academic and teaching abilities.  
3. Traineeships. These are available through the department. They include awards under Multidisciplinary Training Program in Aging and a Training Program in the Demography of Aging — both from the National Institute on Aging; the Hewlett Program; and the Bixby Foundation.
4. Research Assistantships. These are granted by faculty members for the employment of students on their research projects. Once again, academic ability combined with substantive interest and experience are the primary criteria.
   In addition to a monthly stipend, teaching and research assistantships and trainee positions also provide tuition remission, including, in some cases, units for summer study and healthcare coverage. Students interested in financial support are advised to submit their completed applications to the department by January 15.