Stipends, Additional Benefits, and Other Information Stipends. A tuition waiver will be provided during the period of the assistantship. The tuition waiver is in the amount of nine credits for Fall Semester, nine credits for Spring Semester, and four credits for Summer Semester. For questions regarding coverage, enrollment or premium payment, contact The Chickering Group directly at 1.800.859.8452. Most graduate assistants qualify for additional financial assistance, usually in the form of student loans.
Stipends are subject to income taxes with few exceptions.
The taxability of stipends is subject to review by the Internal Revenue Service. Please note that tax laws are subject to continuing revision and students should verify their tax liability yearly. Academic Achievement Graduate Assistantships. A limited number of graduate assistantships are available in various departments where minorities and females are underrepresented. The spouse of a graduate assistant may obtain a spouse identification card.