HESD Graduate Assistantships Compensation Packages
HESD Graduate Assistantships Compensation Packages
Graduate Resident Advisers (GRAs) and Graduate Assistantships (GAs) receive financial assistance with housing, meals, tuition, and more.
Note: The following amounts are subject to change.
| GRA | GA | |
|---|---|---|
| Stipend* | $8,000 per year | $8,000 per year | 
| 40% Grant | $1,400 per 4-credit course $700 per 2-credit course | $1,400 per 4-credit course $700 per 2-credit course | 
| Housing Benefits** | Benefit valued at $6,428 single / $11,410 married | No | 
| Meal Allowance* | $1,400 per year | $800 per year | 
Tuition Costs Per Term
| Fall 1 8 credits @ $875/credit = $7,000 Grant: $2,800 Total cost = $4,200 | Fall 2 8 credits @ $875/credit = $7,000 Grant: $2,800 Total cost = $4,200 | 
| Spring 1 8 credits @ $875/credit = $7,000 Grant: $2,800 Total cost = $4,200 | Spring 2 10 credits @ $875/credit = $8,750 Grant: $3,500 Total cost = $5,250 | 
| Summer 1 2 credits @ $875/credit = $1,750 Grant: $700 Total cost = $1050 | |
| Total Gross Tuition Cost: $31,500 Total Grant Offered: $12,600 Total Net Tuition: $18,900 Total Stipend: $16,000 | 
* Taxable
** Nontaxable Financial Resource
