Graduate Student Support

The economics department provides a number of scholarships and assistantships to students with strong records of scholastic achievement. 

Teaching & Research Assistantships

A number of teaching and research assistantships are available for qualified students. Appointments permitting up to 20 hours of service per week are available.  In addition, students interested in pursuing teaching careers at the community college level, may apply for a teaching apprenticeship position. To apply for either a RA or TA position, fill out the RA/TA application form enclosed in your application packet or download the form below. For more details, please contact the graduate advisor.

RA/TA Application Form

Scholarships & Other Support

Terhune Scholarship:  Incoming students may apply for a Terhune scholarship. Scholarships are designed to cover tuition and fees for the first year of graduate study. To apply, fill out the scholarship application form enclosed in your application packet or download a copy of the application now.  Terhune Scholarship Application

CPE Scholarships:  The Center for Public Economics annually awards several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $300. These awards are usually made during Spring semester. For an application contact the main office of the Department of Economics.

Tuition Waivers:  The University has available a program to provide waivers of non-resident tuition for a number of highly qualified students, including foreign students. For more information contact the graduate advisor.

Financial Aid
SDSU Financial Aid Office: http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/fao/intro.html

Note:  Please mail RA/TA and Terhune Scholarship applications directly to: 

Graduate Advisor
Department of Economics
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-4485