Graduate Assistant Tuition Scholarship
FAQs—Students

In 2008-2009, the University’s contribution towards the tuition for graduate assistants will be $4,954.00 for the academic year ($2,477.00 per semester) based on a 9 s.h. registration. The scholarship will be pro-rated, so that students who are registered for less than 9 s.h. will receive the appropriate percentage of $2,477.00, according to the number of hours for which they are registered. Thus the Graduate Assistants might receive a benefit of up to $4,954.00 toward their tuition for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Q. What if I am initially registered for 9 s.h. and then I withdraw from a class? Will I receive the full amount ($2,477.00) or a pro-rated amount?
A. The University will credit the student's University bill in August. Therefore, graduate assistants will receive tuition credit only proportional to the number of credit hours for which they are registered.

Q. Will I receive a tuition payment for courses I take in the summer?
A. No, tuition scholarships will be assigned only for courses taken in the Fall or Spring semester.

Q. What if I have two appointments whose total is greater than 25%? Will I receive two tuition scholarships?
A. No. The maximum scholarship a student can receive from the negotiated agreement is $2,477.00 per semester in 2008-2009.

Q. What if I terminate my appointment after the semester begins? Will I still be eligible for this tuition scholarship?
A. You must be appointed as a RA/TA for 38 instructional days to be eligible for this tuition scholarship.