Graduate Assistantship Opportunities

Seeking a practical way to lessen your tuition expenses while acquiring real-world experience in your chosen field? Our graduate assistantships provide a unique blend of financial aid and valuable work exposure to support your graduate studies. Unlike traditional scholarships, these graduate assistantships merge financial assistance with practical work experience in areas such as teaching, research, or internships. The availability of these graduate assistantships varies each semester and across different programs, so remember to verify the deadlines and prerequisites for your specific field.

Masters of Professional Communication

Graduate assistantships for the Master of Professional Communication (MPC) program include both teaching and non-teaching roles:

  • Teaching Assistantships: Involve teaching undergraduate courses (typically COMM 1010) or conducting research for the graduate program. Teaching assistants work up to 10 hours per week and receive up to $2,000 in tuition compensation.
  • Non-Teaching Assistantships: Focus on research and special projects for the Communication Department. These positions require 8-10 hours per week, with a tuition compensation of approximately $1,000.

Communication Graduate Assistantship Applications must be submitted by March 15th.

Masters of Public Administration

MPA students can apply for graduate assistantships each year, typically involving internships within the university. Opportunities may include positions in student involvement and leadership, admissions counseling, and international affairs.

  • MPA assistants work 20 hours per week
  • Compensation ranges between $4,000 and $6,000
  • Students awarded an assistantship should not seek additional employment

MPA Graduate Assistantship Applications are due by May 31st.

Additional information about graduate financial aid, loans, and federal aid is available from the Financial Aid Office.