Financial Support
What is the cost of tuition for the year?
Full time in-state tuition is 2124 per semester (236 per credit hour)
Full time out of state tuition is 7821 per semester (869 per credit hour)Additional expenses include:
1. General fees per semester 460
2. University facility fee 10
3. University tech fee 15The Counseling Program has been successful in eliminating most if not all of tuition and fees through research and teaching assistantships. Out of state students most often are successful in gaining in-state tuition after their first year.
How and when are funding decisions and assistantship assignments made?
Initial decisions are made in April; rolling decisions are made throughout the year. Funding decisions and assistantship assignments are determined by considering what teaching and research assistantships are available and what students need funding.
What types of assistantships are available?
There are two types of assistantships: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) and Graduate Research Assistant (GRA).
What are some tasks associated with the GTA and GRA assistantships?
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 when designing and conducting research.
Can students request a particular assistantship?
Students' preference will be solicited.
What is the average stipend for an assistantship?
The average stipend for a GTA or GRA is $1,000 a month after taxes. GTAs and GRAs also receive $200 extra a semester. This money is provided to buy graduate student health insurance, but can be used in any way desired by the student.
Are fellowships available?
There are other fellowships available to advanced graduate students such as the Graduate School Fellowship or the Teaching Fellowship. Organizations such as the National Science Foundation provide competitive fellowships to graduate students as well.
Do students usually need to take out loans or seek outside employment?
Most students do not seek employment outside the program. Generally students who are funded do not need to take out additional loans, although this certainly depends upon the individual. Please visit the Financial Aid page for additional information regarding financial support.