Graduate students in the Department of African American and African Studies can be financially supported in their education in a variety of ways:
The most common form of graduate support is through employment as Graduate Assistants (GAs), Research Assistants (RAs), and/or Teaching Assistants (TAs). These assistantships include a stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance. These positions are typically posted each spring for employment in the following academic year.
Also, we nominate top students at every stage of graduate education for college and university fellowships and awards, including the University Distinguished Fellowship Program and the King-Chávez -Parks Future Faculty Fellowship Program.
Students are also encouraged to pursue external grant opportunities.
Educational loans are available through the Office of Financial Aid, and eligibility criteria apply. Students interested in federal aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1st.
Additionally, opportunities for hourly work are available on campus. Visit the Career Services Network for possible leads. Students are limited to 29 hours per week of work on campus during the school year.
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