What Is a Graduate Assistantship?
A graduate assistantship is a part-time position offered by a university to graduate students in exchange for financial support and work responsibilities.
So, instead of paying the full cost of your education, the university may offer benefits such as:
* Full or partial tuition waiver
* Monthly stipend for living expenses
* Health insurance
* Professional work experience
* Opportunities to build relationships with professors and researchers
Most graduate assistants work between 10 and 20 hours per week, allowing them to balance academics with their assistantship duties.