Ordinarily, graduate students may not accept two different financial awards from the university simultaneously. Students who have been offered two different awards should inquire at the dean's office of the school of matriculation before accepting either. Students who hold fellowships, assistantships, internships, or Russell Scholarships should advise their graduate program director before accepting other employment.

Graduate students who have received aid administered by the Office of Financial Aid must report to that office any change in income, such as scholarships, loans, gifts, assistantships, or other employment received subsequent to the original aid award.