Students admitted to the CDFS graduate program typically receive funding for 4 years. Funding typically covers tuition and fees. It also pays a stipend or monthly salary. Graduate students who work 20 hours a week are eligible for health insurance.

Funding is usually awarded in the form of assistantships (usually 10-month appointments) that include:

• Research assistantships to work on faculty research projects
• Teaching assistantships to assist in instruction of college courses
• Special opportunity assistantships in the child development laboratories, center for families, or the college diversity office.

Fellowships (12-month appointment) may be available to eligible students. For more information on funding, see Graduate School Funding.