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 @ $910/credit = $7,280 Grant: $2,912 Total cost = $4,368	Fall 2 8 credits @ $910/credit = $7,280 Grant: $2,912 Total cost = $4,368
Spring 1 8 credits @ $910/credit = $7,280 Grant: $2,912 Total cost = $4,368	Spring 2 10 credits @ $910/credit = $9,100 Grant: $3,640 Total cost = $5,460
Summer 1 2 credits @ $910/credit = $1,820 Grant: $728 Total cost = $1092
Total Gross Tuition Cost: $32,760 Total Grant Offered: $13,104 Total Net Tuition: $19,656 Total Stipend: $16,000

* Taxable
** Nontaxable Financial Resource

Graduate Admissions
Billy Graham Hall, Room 258
501 College Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187