The maximum number of clock hours for non-teaching graduate assistants is fourteen . Checks will be available for pick up at the Cashier's Office in Deputy Hall. The tuition award shall apply to graduate course work only. The tuition award form must be completed and submitted to the Personnel Office within the first three days of the summer session. Graduate students are required to pay tuition for all semester hours beyond the tuition waiver.
Graduate assistants are responsible for the payment of all student fees.
The value of all graduate tuition waivers must be added to each employees taxable income. At the end of summer, the dollar value of your graduate tuition waiver will be added to your paycheck, taxes including Federal, State, and FICA will be taken at that time. The value of your waiver will be included in your taxable earnings on your W-2 for the year. Health Insurance Graduate assistants are not covered by the University's faculty, staff and administrative insurance policies. Retirement Graduate assistants do not contribute to the Teacher's Retirement Fund.