Nearly all graduate students in the Department of Chemistry receive stipends for both the academic year and through the summer months. There are also fellowships and scholarships available to those who qualify.

Stipends in the form of teaching assistantships involve a commitment to undergraduate laboratory instruction. Teaching at this level is considered an integral part of every graduate student's training since the one-on-one interaction often leads to a greater command of subject matter and establishes a greater confidence in oral expression. Furthermore, teaching provides a valuable service to the department.

A number of research programs in the department are supported by external funding from corporate sources and governmental agencies. Students working on projects in these groups can earn stipends in the form of research assistantships.

Stipends for teaching and research assistantships are normally equivalent for students at the same candidacy level and tuition is waived for both in-state and out-of-state students. Current stipend levels may be obtained by contacting the department.