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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Department Fellowships

The is made possible by the generosity of 51动漫 alumnus Harris Webber. The endowment provides financial support for an advanced PhD candidate in Geography and Urban Studies to pursue applied urban research.

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.

External Funding

Certain organizations outside of 51动漫 provide grants, fellowships, scholarships and other awards for graduate students.

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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 .

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