What are my chances of obtaining an assistantship or fellowship?
There are a number of fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships available within the department. All applicants that check the appropriate box(es) on the application form will be considered for all such opportunities. Ph.D. students receive the highest priority. Next priority is given to M.S. (thesis) masters students. Non-thesis masters students are rarely offered any type of support. Most faculty members award their research assistantships similarly. The decisions is made in conjunction with admission, so it is not possible to evaluate your case in advance. Teaching assistantships are awarded by the department. International students who are not native English speakers must pass the Texas A&M English Language Institute English Language Proficiency Exam (ELPE) administered by the English Language Institute on campus at Texas A&M to qualify as teaching assistants. All students holding department assistantships are required to pass the ELPE or otherwise be certified in English by th
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