Applicants may also wish to explore scholarship directories available at local libraries. Students may apply for Teaching Assistantships in the Biology or Psychology Departments during the academic semesters. Teaching Assistantships provide tuition for that semester along with a monthly stipend. Work study opportunities as well as laboratory positions are available within the many basic science research labs throughout the university. Housing Most graduate students live in apartments or rent rooms in private homes.
Residence halls offer graduate men and women four types of accommodations.
These rates include room and board. Utilities are included in these costs. Housing and meal programs are offered by several co-op organizations in the area. You may want to start your search for housing in the Ann Arbor area by contacting the University of Michigan Housing Office . The Department of Human Genetics provides health insurance through a program called GradCare for all genetic counseling students who do not have health insurance coverage.