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. 

 GRAGA
Stipend* $8,000 per year $8,000 per year
40% Discount $1,248 per 4-credit course
$624 per 2-credit course
$1,248 per 4-credit course
$624 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 @ $780/credit = $6,240
Discount: $2,496
Total cost = $3,744
Fall 2
8 credits @ $780/credit = $6,240
Discount: $2,496
Total cost = $3,744
Spring 1
8 credits @ $780/credit = $6,240
Discount: $2,496
Total cost = $3,744
Spring 2
8 credits @ $780/credit = $6,240
Discount: $2,496
Total cost = $3,744
Summer 1
8 credits @ $780/credit = $6,240
Discount: $2,496
Total cost = $3,744
 
Total Gross Tuition Cost: $31,200
Total Discount: $12,480

Total Net Tuition: $18,720
Total Stipend: $16,000
 


* Taxable
** Nontaxable Financial Resource