Graduate Assistantship & Funding
Many SAA students hold Graduate Assistantships while enrolled at Michigan State. Although not a requirement of the program, assistantships compliment students' academic experience and provide other benefits that generally include:
- Standard graduate tuition remission for up to 9 credits (most full-time SAA students take 10 credits per semester)
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Eligibility for Graduate Assistant parking permit (does not pay for permit)
Assistantships are available in a variety of offices at Michigan State, including:
- Undergraduate Admissions Office
- Learning Resource Center
- Department of Residence Education and Housing Services
- Career Services Network
- Department of Student Life
- LGBT Resource Center
- Student-Athlete Support Services
- University Activities Office
- University Community Relations
Admitted students have an opportunity to interview for assistantships at Spartan Preview Days. Additional information about the assistantship application process will be provided to admitted students. For prospective students interested in assistantships with the Department of Residence Education and Housing Services (REHS), you should directly apply to REHS. For first consideration for these positions, please apply by January 4. More information about assistantships in REHS can be found at www.liveon.msu.edu/employment.
There are other opportunities on-campus and off-campus in which SAA students may take advantage. For example, some of our students have full-time positions at surrounding colleges, such as Albion College, Alma College, and Lansing Community College, and are able to complete the SAA degree in 2-3 years.
