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What is a Graduate Assistantship?

Many graduate programs offer one of three types of graduate assistantships: administrative, teaching or research.

Most assistantships are awarded to doctoral students, and some programs fund 100% of their graduate students while others do not. These competitive awards typically provide compensation in the form of a full tuition waiver, in addition to a monthly stipend for 10-20 hours of work per week. 

How to Get Started with Graduate Assistantship Inquiries

1. Students should first inquire through their academic program regarding the availability of assistantships.
2. Then, determine if any other available assistantships and campus jobs are posted in .
3. To see if other financial aid options might be available to you, in addition to a potential graduate assistantship, contact the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center.

Tips for Searching for Assistantships

1. For assistantships in a student's program, the student must submit the Application for Graduate Assistantship and a resume to the graduate program coordinator.
2. Administrative graduate assistantships (assisting faculty, staff, and administrators) and hourly campus positions for students are often posted on . Be sure to do the following in Handshake:
3. Some positions may not be posted, so networking and contacting departments directly (does not have to be within your discipline) is critical to locating opportunities.
4. Talk with your professors about possible leads and department resources. Also, follow up with departments regarding applications submitted. Find out how you can improve your candidacy for other opportunities.
5. in Career Exploration and Development for a resume critique, interview practice, help with networking , and information on using Handshake.
6. Contact the Student Financial Aid Office to see what aid might be available to you.

Division of Graduate Studies

Graduate student and assistantship policies are the responsibility of the Division of Graduate Studies, Cartwright Hall, 650 Hilltop Drive, 330-672-2661. Additional assistantship information and policy can be found at their web page.