An Assistantship provides financial assistance in return for service or work performed for the university. Some universities may require graduate assistants to take a reduced course load. Advanced students may teach a laboratory, discussion session, or a basic course in their field. Less advanced students may grade papers, proctor exams, prepare bibliographies, ore assist in laboratories. Similar to above except that you do research under the supervision of graduate faculty.
Students usually do one or the other part-time.
Helpful Tips 1. Read university publications of all schools of interest to you. Many schools require additional forms to be submitted in order to qualify for assistantships and other school-specific aid. Watch deadlines for ALL sources of aid. Each one will be different, so keep track.