Assistantships Recommendations for appointment of graduate teaching, research or administrative assistantships, which are made by the graduate programs, academic departments, campus offices or faculty, are contingent upon the applicant's acceptance and admission into a degree program. These graduate assistants are supervised and mentored at the department or program level. Information on campus policy and procedures concerning graduate assistants is found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook available from the Graduate Studies office. The Graduate Studies office releases annually the assistantship stipend amounts for each succeeding academic year. Federal College Work Study Program UMES has a College Work Study Program which offers part-time work opportunities for students who demonstrate sufficient financial need.
Every effort is made to match student interests and career goals with suitable assignments.
Graduate students who are awarded work study are usually given positions in their programs, according to their experience and skill, such as assisting with research projects or administrative duties. Because of the limited program funds, graduate students will be considered after undergraduate student awards are made. For priority consideration, all materials must be received in the UMES Office of Financial Aid by March 1 for the Fall semester. Federal Loans Perkins Loan Funds are available to graduate students after awards are made to undergraduate students. Loans are approved based upon financial need.