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Refunds for all courses offered whether 16-week, 8-week, weekend or
workshop format shall be awarded based upon a schedule established
by the Office of Student Accounts for each semester.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate students are invited to apply for graduate or teaching
assistantships through their respective department. Benefits include
tuition remission and a stipend. Students may serve as graduate
assistants in 31-42 credit programs for up to two academic years.
Students who enroll in programs with more than 42 credits may serve
as graduate assistants for up to three academic years. The level of
commitment required is 20 hours/week of service to the University,
attendance at monthly Graduate Assistantship Program (GAP)
meetings, and active membership in the Graduate Student Association
(GSA).

To be eligible, the student must:

1. Enroll in a minimum of nine (9) graduate credits each
semester of the assistantship;
2. Enroll in less than 13 graduate credits per semester;
3. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Students who serve as graduate or teaching assistants must follow the
regulations governing these positions. Graduate assistants who violate
or who do not adhere to policies will be released (dismissed) from the
graduate or teaching assistantship programs.

Scholarships and Fellowships

Students interested in obtaining information regarding scholarships
and fellowships are encouraged to contact the University's Financial Aid
Office. Students may also contact the University’s Career Services
Office for further financial assistance information.

STUDENT SERVICES

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