Nonresident fees are waived for graduate assistantships, but in-state fees are deducted from the stipend. In addition, graduate assistants receive a full tuition waiver for the summer semester. Grants and contracts also enable faculty to support students. Housing Most students live off campus. There is, however, a dormitory for single students and there are married-student apartments on campus.
Location Located at the mouth of the Mississippi River, New Orleans is an exciting city.
It has European charm, Southern hospitality, jazz, excellent cooking, and fabulous fishing in fresh and salt water. Its warm climate is inviting, especially during winter.