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 @ $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