Financial support through the University is typically administered through the department or one of the Centers of Excellence. Due to limited availability of funds, assistantships are granted on a competitive basis. Two types of assistantships are available:

•  The Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Teaching Assistant (TA)
• Candidates must demonstrate individual ability to support the instructional goals of the department.
• The Center for Electric Power or the Manufacturing Center
• Research Assistant (RA)
• Candidates must establish a working relationship with faculty to support the research activities funded through the center.