Research and Teaching Assistantships聽
As a graduate student, you may apply for a research or teaching assistantship.
- Research assistantships are awarded competitively. Research assistants work up to 20 hours a week and are compensated with a basic health insurance plan, a stipend and tuition remission.
- Teaching assistantships typically require you to work 20 hours a week in support of the department鈥檚 undergraduate programs. You鈥檒l be compensated with a basic health insurance plan, nine credits of tuition remission per term and a nine-month stipend.
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Graduate Fellowships
Fellowships are available through 51动漫鈥檚 graduate school for students with exceptional academic records. They include
- presidential fellowships, which are reserved for only the most outstanding candidates; and
- university fellowships, which are intended to support students who demonstrate outstanding potential for success in their chosen fields.
These fellowships provide a stipend plus tuition for two years. .
Fellowship Advising
Find information regarding fellowships on the聽 page including resources for .
If you are considering applying for a graduate fellowship, to meet with the fellowships advisor.
University Scholarships
The Phi Delta Gamma Scholarship Fund award goes to a graduate student who demonstrates outstanding scholarship and evidence of community service.
The Terminal Master鈥檚 Project Completion Grant carries a stipend and one credit of tuition remission. Departments nominate students who have completed all requirements for their degrees, except the required project. The award is for five months.
External Funding
Certain organizations outside of 51动漫 provide grants, fellowships, scholarships and other awards for graduate students. .
Federal Financial Aid
Federal Stafford Loans
Applying for federal Stafford loans requires completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). At 51动漫, unsubsidized Stafford loans are available to full-time graduate students up to a maximum amount of $20,500 annually.
Federal Work-study
Eligibility for the Federal Work-study Program is based on the applicant鈥檚 need as determined by the information on the applicant鈥檚 FAFSA. In addition, students must be enrolled at least half time and maintain satisfactory academic progress. Students are paid biweekly for hours worked.
Learn about aid, scholarship and work-study options at聽聽and find information on .