Assistantship responsibilities may include teaching courses such as Personal and Family Health, or assisting faculty members with other teaching, research, or service activities. Clearly indicate your background and experience on the application form. Graduate assistantships normally are granted for one academic year including Fall and Spring semesters, but other arrangements can be made as well. Graduate assistants also may be re-appointed, depending on the degree program and Department needs. Though the academic year graduate assistantship does not guarantee a stipend or fee waivers for the summer semester, the Department has been able to provide such support in the past.
All graduate assistants receive a stipend for their work.
In most cases, financial assistance provides a supplement to your personal funds, so plan carefully concerning the financial aspects of pursuing graduate study. Do not quit a job or move until you are certain you have been admitted and you have completed some careful financial planning. The Graduate Program Coordinator, Department Chair, or other faculty members are available to answer any questions you might have regarding financial planning for graduate school. Before submitting a formal application, or during the application process, prospective students often visit the University to meet with the Graduate Program Coordinator and other faculty members. The visits involve some additional time and expense, but questions can be resolved and problems prevented through personal contact.