Graduate
assistantships are available in the college for
both new and continuing students, as well as International
Students. Some students play a role in teaching
college courses; some assist faculty with research
projects; some provide other services to the college
or university.
Graduate
assistantships vary from one-quarter time to three-quarters
time. Stipends depend on percentage of time and
level of assistantship. In 2004-2005 it is estimated
that half-time assistantships, for which one works
20 hours per week, carry a stipend of about $13,266
per year for level 2 (M.A. or at least two semesters
in the program).
In
addition to the stipend, all graduate assistants
receive a waiver of nine credits of tuition per
semester, a waiver of the out-of-state portion of
tuition for any additional credits taken during
the year (including summer), and enrollment in the
university’s graduate student medical plan. This
is estimated to amount to a savings of $10,350 per
year for non-residents of Michigan and $5,855 per
year for residents. In 2002-2003 it is estimated
that graduate assistants will also have one-half
of the matriculation fee waived. The full matriculation
fee will be waived in the following year.
