Fellows must devote full time to studies and research. Tuition and fees must be paid by the fellowship recipient. Part-time employment is sometimes available to graduate students not holding other forms of financial aid. Graduate students on twelve-month assistantship or fellowship contracts are allowed two weeks of annual leave. Scheduling of the vacation period will be worked out with the advisor.
Teaching assistants follow the regular academic calendar.
Graduate student teaching and research assistants are included in New Mexico Tech's academic freedom and tenure policy.