Their status as far as the Association is concerned is identical to that of any other graduate or professional student from the United States. There is no discrimination regarding the right to run for office or to hold a stipended or non-stipended appointment. Vacancies with stipend are generally filled shortly after the new officers are sworn in at the last Forum meeting in Spring quarter, so early or mid-June would be usual. As a few positions often remain unfilled, GSA often runs a second round of interviews around the beginning of Fall quarter. Appointments without stipend are made at the President's discretion during the late Summer and early Fall period.
Many people inquire about specific stipend amounts.
GSA can determine stipend levels for its own officers and Cabinet, but has no power to set stipends for appointees to other bodies.