Financial Support
Q: What is the cost of tuition for the year?
A: In 2007-08, the in-state tuition costs were $4,887/yr, and out-of-state tuition costs were $16,425/yr. Most students (excluding international students) are eligible for in-state tuition status after their first year in Colorado.
Q: Is funding available?
A: Numerous sources of funding are available for students in the program. It is our intention and practice to provide 3 to 4 years of financial support to all our graduate students who remain in good academic standing (3 years for those entering with a masters degree). Although funding is contingent on availability of funds, our policy is to prioritize funding of continuing students before new students are admitted with an offer of funding. Funding sources include Graduate Teaching Assistantships, Graduate Research Assistantships, and Graduate Fellowships, all of which typically include tuition coverage. The Carol Lynne Baird Memorial Scholarship is available for Applied Social students after their first year. Colorado State University has a variety of fellowships including the Bridge to the Doctorate and McNair graduate fellowships.
Q: What are some tasks associated with the assistantships?
A: GTAs' tasks are to assist faculty with class management, prepare exams, maintain records, help students understand class materials, etc. Some GTAs teach a lab associated with a large section of a psychology course. GRAs' tasks include assisting faculty in designing and conducting research.
Q: Can students request a particular assistantship?
A: Students' preferences will be solicited.
Q: What is the average stipend for an assistantship?
A: The average stipend for a GTA or GRA is $1,350 per month (for nine months) for a 20 hour/week appointment. These assistantships also typically include tuition coverage. Students often will receive some summer funding during their time in the program.
Q: Do students usually need to take out loans or seek outside employment?
A: These decisions depend upon individual circumstances. Some students choose to take out loans or seek outside employment, others do not. Please visit the Financial Aid page for additional information regarding student loans.