Trying to understand the Graduate School financial conundrum...

Trying to understand the Graduate School financial conundrum...
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Usually an RA or TA or graduate stipend will be decided based on your existing application and will be a part of the acceptance offer you receive, you don’t have to do anything but accept one.
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