Supervisors must provide a letter of commitment or a formal contract at enrollment into the Graduate Program. The letter needs to detail the funding amount per annum, funding source, and duration of funding. If funding is provided by a different department then a letter from that source needs to accompany the letter of commitment outlining these details. The letter(s) are required for the admission application that is approved by the Graduate Program Committee.

Initial funding commitments should be made for a minimum of two years. Any changes to the funding commitment should be submitted to the Graduate Program Administrator.

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research administers over $29 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.