Graduate student funding
Graduate assistantships and fellowships are available to new and currently-enrolled
graduate students at the University of Minnesota. Graduate traineeships and
collegiate or departmental student scholarships may be available. The following
information and links will help you pursue any of those options that suit your
circumstance.
Graduate teaching assistantships, research assistant assistantships,
or administrative fellowships reduce the amount of tuition you pay if the position
is least 12.5 percent time. Tuition benefits are awarded by the University year-round,
including summer session. The tuition benefit amount is credited to your University
student account to offset your tuition charges.
For more information, please contact your department or Graduate
Assistant Employment Office, a division of the Office of Human Resources
(OHR), that administers University-wide graduate assistantships.
Current graduate assistants: You risk repayment and/or cancellation of loan and other funds if you do not
indicate the percentage of your appointment on your online Financial Aid Award
Notice (eFAAN). You are also required to report the percentage of any increase
in your appointment. Your tuition benefit status will be monitored during the
academic year.
The Graduate School Fellowship Office administers University
fellowships. You do not need to work on campus for these positions. For more
information, go to the Graduate
Fellowship Office Web site.
Traineeships are usually developed and offered at the departmental
level. Please contact your department for further information regarding trainee
opportunities.
The College
of Education and Human Development scholarships Web site offers examples
of collegiate graduate scholarships. Be sure to explore your options with your
college or department.
Fellowships, scholarships, travel grants, and other resources
for graduate students looking to fund study, research , and internships abroad
can be found at Office of International Programs funding.
