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Masters Students - financial support

  • Most graduate students in the School are supported by Teaching Assistantships (TAs) or Research Assistantships (RAs), which include a stipend and a tuition waiver.
  • When you fill out the application form you may apply for a Graduate Teaching Assistantship (TA).
  • The TA application form may be obtained by clicking on 'Application for Graduate Assistantships/Graduate Trustees' Tuition Waiver' at http://www.grad.ilstu.edu/financial
  • Research Assistantships (RAs) are arranged through the faculty member directing your thesis.
  • TAs in the M.S. Program currently receive $1150/month for 9 months plus tuition waivers. Opportunities for up to 3 months/year of additional support are available.