| Graduate Assistantship |
Service Required. |
Tuition and monthly stipend; contract determines dollar amount received and number of hours of service required. |
Major Department or other units. |
Varies. Check with units. |
| FederalWork-Study/Graduate Assistantship |
Based on financial need as determined from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Must also meet Department's eligibility criteria for selecting graduate assistants. |
Tuition and monthly stipend. Dollar amount varies, but is limited by a student's financial need as determined from a FAFSA. |
Major Department or other units on campus. Students should file a FAFSA and place their name on the FWS-GA list at the Graduate School when their Student Aid Report is received. |
Varies. Check with units. Number of FWS-GA positions are very limited. Mail the FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible. |
| Graduate Fellowship |
Based on scholarship. Offered to students at both the master's & doctoral level. No service required. |
Tuition and monthly stipend. Dollar amount varies. |
Graduate School and Major Department. |
February 1. |
| Dissertation Research Assistantship Award |
Based on scholarship and potential for completing a dissertation of merit as indicated by dissertation prospectus. Service required. |
Tuition and monthly stipend. Dollar amount varies. |
Graduate School and Major Department. |
March 1. |
| Graduate Dean's Fellowship |
Offered to women and ethnic minority students who have overcome social, cultural or economic conditions that have adversely affected their educational progress. Provides two years of financial assistance for both master's and doctoral students. Service is required during the second year. |
Tuition and monthly stipend. Dollar amount varies. |
Graduate School and Major Department. |
February 15. |
| ICEOP - Illinois Consortium for Educational Opportunity Program |
For traditionally underrepresented racial minorities at both the master's and doctoral level. |
Tuition, fees, and monthly stipend. |
Graduate School and Major Department. |
February 15. |
| IMGIP - Illinois Minority Graduate Incentive Program |
For traditionally underrepresented racial minorities at the doctoral level in science, mathematics, and engineering areas only. |
Tuition, fees, book allowance, and monthly stipend. |
Graduate School and Major Department. |
February 15. |
| PROMPT - Proactive Recruitment for Multicultural Professionals for Tomorrow |
A minority encouragement program that is financially supported by the Graduate School in collaboration with participating academic departments; this process is referred to as "1+1" match. It provides two years of financial assistance for both master's and doctoral students. Service required. |
Tuition and monthly stipend. Dollar amount varies. |
Graduate School and Major Department. |
February 15. |
| Tuition Scholarship |
Based on scholarship and promise of success in graduate study. No service required. |
Tuition only. |
Graduate School and Major Department. |
Varies. Check with Department and Graduate School. |
| Student Employment |
Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours fall/spring, 3 credit hours summer). |
Prevailing SIUC minimum wage. Pay rate adjustments can be made for merit,longevity, and excess qualifications. |
Financial Aid Office. |
N/A |
| Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loans |
Must have Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file and be enrolled for at least six credit hours. |
Interest rate and repayment schedule depends on borrowing status. |
Financial Aid Office. |
Varies. Check with the Financial Aid Office. |
| Private Alternative Loans |
Based on financial need as determined by the cost of attendance minus financial aid. |
Amount and interest varies. Repayment schedule depends on lender and borrower status. |
Financial Aid Office or Alternative Loans web page. |
N/A
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| External Support |
Varies depending on type of support. |
Varies. |
Office of Research Development and Administration, Woody Hall C215. |
Varies. Check with unit. |
