Teaching
and research assistantships are a great source of extra income for graduate
students, and they are available in most University departments. Stipends
for 2007-08 are $16,277 for
a half-time academic-year appointment and $19,894 for a half-time
fiscal-year appointment.
Students holding a 25% or greater teaching or research assistantship appointment (covered by the COGS bargaining unit) are assured a minimum tuition scholarship of $1,962 per semester ($3,924 per academic year). This does not include scholarships for summer session enrollment. Rates are based on registration for 9 or more semester hours and are prorated as necessary.
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for Graduate Assistantship Awards
In general,
people who have fellowships or assistantships quarter-time or more are
classified as Iowa residents for tuition and fee purposes during the
terms in which
their
appointments
are held and any
adjacent summer sessions in which they are enrolled.
Fellowships
- Presidential
Graduate Fellowships* are
five-year awards. Doctoral students receive a minimum
stipend of $23,000 plus tuition and fees for as many as four
years. In the final year, recipients receive $25,000 plus full
tuition and fees. For two of the
five
years
and all summers, recipients have no
assignments and are free to pursue their own studies, research,
and writing.
- Iowa
Arts Fellowships* for first-year UI MFA students
carry a minimum stipend of $15,000 for the academic year, plus tuition
and
fees for as many as two years. The second year’s award is
contingent upon demonstration of exceptional progress toward completing
the MFA
degree. There are no departmental service obligations.
- Dean's
Graduate
Fellowships* are for first-year graduate students
underrepresented in their academic field of study. Doctoral students carry a stipend of $21,000
plus tuition and fees for the academic year. Master’s students
receive a 10-month stipend of approximately $16,000 plus tuition and fees for
up to two
academic years.
Other
financial support
The Graduate College invites departments and programs to nominate students for a limited number of additional awards in specific disciplinary areas. Other fellowships, scholarships, traineeships, and part-time
employment are offered by many graduate departments and programs. Funds
are received
from both
public and private agencies, individuals, corporations, and philanthropic
organizations.
Graduate
College Sources of Financial Support
**Important Student Loan Update**
* Students
must be nominated by their department for these awards.
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