Types of Funding Available for UW Epidemiology Students

Research Assistant (RA) Positions
How to Select and Contact Faculty to Look for an RA
Benefits Information for RAs and TAs at the UW

Teaching Assistant (TA) Positions
Teaching Assistant Positions are NOT open to first year students in most cases. Most TA positions are for only one quarter at a time, and many are only 10 housrs/week.

• To be eligible to TA our one undergraduate class, TA’s must have completed UW courses EPI 512-513.
• Usually TA’s must have performed well in the graduate class they wish to TA.
• If you have the skills, you may apply to TA in another department.

Fellowships
Fellowship Information

Grants and Funding Information Service (GFIS)
GFIS Blog

Need-Based Aid – Start Now to Apply
The UW Student Financial Aid Office is the central campus office that offers need-based loans & grants. (Grants are rarely available for graduate students except in a few instances for Washington residents.) International students are not eligible for need-based aid.   

• Email: osfa@u.washington.edu 
• Submit your FAFSA Form to the federal processor no later than February 15
• Remember, if you qualify for a low-interest loan, but decide that you do not need it, you do not have to accept it.

International Students
Tuition and Residency Information
Accepting a Funding Offer

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Updated 8/16/11