It also depends on the university. There are usually positions as a teacher's aide in both STEM and humanities that provide a stipend for grad students. You are

It also depends on the university. There are usually positions as a teacher's aide in both STEM and humanities that provide a stipend for grad students. You are paid to grade undergraduates and sometimes teach, tutor, help in labs, etc. Depends on the university but one of the few ways to support grad students in the humanities.