Financial Aid

Several types of financial aid are available to graduate students.

Fellowships and Assistantships

Graduate candidates for fall admission who are applicants for financial aid should complete all application procedures by March 1 preceding the fall semester they plan to begin study. A financial aid form may be submitted at the same time as the application for admission and may be obtained from the College/School of the student's major.

Applicants must be admitted to a graduate program, have an outstanding academic record and present favorable recommendations. Students admitted conditionally are not normally eligible for graduate financial aid until all conditions have been met. The academic deans make most graduate financial aid appointments.

No student may hold both a fellowship and any other assistantship concurrently. Inquiries regarding graduate financial aid may be directed to the appropriate school/college. The following appointments are available:

Teaching, research or graduate assistantships provide a partial or whole tuition grant and often include a stipend for the academic year for teaching assignments, or equivalent research and/or departmental duties. The maximum assignment is two classes or three labs each semester, or equivalent research duties or a combination of research and teaching duties.

Fellowships and scholarships provide tuition grants (fellowships also include a stipend) and require no duties. Most appointments are for nine or 12 months.

Information services traineeships provide tuition and stipends for an academic year. These appointments require half-time duties in Information Services and are available to graduate students regardless of field or specialization. Summer half-time appointments are available to holders of these traineeships.

Tuition grants are available for some identified majors/groups.

Part-time students in the College of Education and Harris College of Nursing may qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) in their college. Other part-time students may apply for a Professional Development Grant (PDG), funds permitting. These awards may not be combined with other University-administered financial aid.

For further information about tuition grants, contact the appropriate dean's office or the graduate financial aid adviser, 208 Sadler Hall.

Residence hall directorships

The hall director is a full-time staff member employed by the Office of Residential Services. Appointments are made annually for the 20 positions, which are available for members of either gender, regardless of marital status. While holding the position of a full-time staff member, the hall director may pursue limited graduate or undergraduate studies in any area of the University.

The hall director receives a nine-month salary. University living quarters are provided during the period of employment. Additionally, this position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience with students in the University setting. A limited number of residence hall directorships are available for the summer as well. A special application form may be requested from the director of residential services, TCU Box 297360, Fort Worth, Texas 76129.





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