With this program students are eligible to work on campus or for nonprofit organizations, with the federal or state government paying a portion of their salary. Job listings are posted for positions on and off campus, and for work-study jobs as well as regular employment. Counselorships are available in the University residence halls. Students selected for these positions help and support other students living in the halls. Residence hall administrators select the counselors, giving preference to upperclassmen and graduate students.
Compensation consists of a fee remission, room and board, and a modest stipend.
Many graduate students receive support from the University for their education. This support can come in various ways, but the most common way is a waiver of most fees and tuition by the University and a graduate staff stipend. The amount of this stipend can vary. In return, the graduate assistant performs a service for the University, such as teaching undergraduates or performing research. Usually the work done for the University relates to the degree being sought.