The EECS doctoral programs admit only those students for whom financial aid can be guaranteed for the anticipated duration of studies (five years for students entering with a BS, four years for students entering with an MS), assuming satisfactory progress is made. Most commonly, this financial aid is offered by the doctoral program when admission is offered, and consists of a fellowship, a research assistantship, a teaching assistantship, or a combination thereof. This aid normally includes a tuition waiver, stipend (currently $25,000 for 12 months) and health care. Students entering with an external fellowship will see their award adjusted to reflect the external support. As a condition of admission, students must report external fellowships--along with documentation of the award--to the Financial Aid Officer at the time that the admission application is submitted.