Graduate Assistantships

General Information

Students who need assistance in funding their graduate education should consider the possibility of a graduate assistantship.  

• Stipend (Fall/Spring): $8,500 per year ($4,250 per semester)
• Tuition waiver:  Six (6) graduate credits per semester during the academic year; total of twelve (12) for the academic year
• Typical assignments might be teaching introductory classes, working as lab or research assistants, or serving in specific administrative offices of the University
• Graduate students are expected to carry a minimum of six (6) graduate credit hours per semester and complete a maximum of fourteen (14) hours of work per week
• Graduate Assistants receive in-state tuition and fees. GA's are responsible for all student fees. 
• Assistantships are financed out of the general University budget, department funds, or external grants, which could affect student loan eligibility.  Students seeking need-based loans from the University's financial aid office for additional costs may find the total amount they can borrow reduced by the tuition assistance of their graduate assistantship.

Note: While the School of Graduate Studies designates that 6 graduate credit hours per semester is a full-time load for graduate assistants, the Financial Aid office recognizes that federal loans are based on a load of 9 graduate credit hours per semester.  If GA's wish to receive financial assistance beyond a graduate assistantship, they will need to complete nine (9) credit hours per semester for a full-time load and no less than (5) credit hours per semester for a half-time load to remain eligible for additional financial aid. GAs are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office directly for complete information.

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