Federal CWS awards will be disbursed in a monthly paycheck to the students. Please note the award will not be credited to the student's account. Stipends will be disbursed over the course of the semester by a monthly paycheck. Partial tuition waivers are currently available only to those entering students who are selected as teaching assistants for the COM 101 course. Faculty select graduate assistants on the basis of their work histories and academic qualifications.
Departments offer and assign assistantships as part of the awarding of the financial aid package.
International students may be considered for these assistantships subject to their visa status, job qualifications, and language skills. Students at COM will be notified of the scholarship application procedure and deadline. Candidates are judged on academic merit, school and community service, evidence of individuality and creativity, and financial need. The award is made in memory of the late Dennis Kauff, an award-winning reporter in Boston. COM faculty and the Kauff Fellowship Committee select the recipient.