How are you financing your graduate degree?
You may be able to apply for financial aid federally with specific graduate school limitations and obtain a loan to pay back.
You may work for a company or employer that offers tuition remission in their benefits package. This could be partial or full coverage in return for being their employee. (Ask about this while interviewing or before accepting an offer if you plan to go back to school).
You may also apply for grants or scholarships which are awards you would not pay back.
Finally, you may be able to work for the college or university and be paid a stipend or work study to cover the cost. These often include Research Assistants, Teaching Assistantships or Graduate Fellowships.
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantships are a great opportunity to gain skills and work while also attending school with some financial coverage. These roles include working at a college/university in order to receive tuition remission, a stipend or other funding. These amounts vary by institution. You may receive benefits such as parking/food/housing/insurance but they are competitive!
Teaching Assistantships: Work in college classrooms assisting the professor with the class, leading discussions, grading, sometimes teaching classes and holding office hours or tutoring sessions.
Research Assistantships: Collaborate with professors on research projects, common in STEM fields and students may be required to help in the lab.
Graduate Assistantships: Responsible for tasks related to school administration. They can work in different departments in Higher Education such as Student Affairs, Athletics, Student Activities, Multicultural Centers and more.
Scholarships & Grants:
For more specific information on financing and programs, visit each graduate school website or connect with Graduate Admissions/Financial Aid.
