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FINANCIAL AID
Several opportunities for financial assistance are available to graduate students.MERIT TUITION WAIVERS
Tuition waivers are given each semester to students who are making good progress through the program. Applications, which must be filed each term, are reviewed by all full-time faculty members; requests are prioritized so that as may students as possible are funded. Factors which may affect funding include:- Graduate GPA (this must be at least 3.0 on 4-point scale)
- Good academic record other than GPA
- Numbers of graduate credit hours completed (the more, the better, until 30, then opposite is true)
- The number of other applications received (highest number are received Fall term)
- Nearness to completing degree requirements (waivers often given for RP or thesis)
- A maximum equivalent of 36 hours may be waived during the student's program of study
- A C received in a graduate class may affect tuition waivers
- Outstanding incompletes may affect tuition waivers
Merit waivers may be used only for graduate level courses.
Applications forms for merit tuition waivers may be downloaded from the Graduate College site, and should be returned to Room CLS-4029 in the Classroom Building before each deadline.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
Graduate assistantships typically require 20 hours of work per week. Assistantships pay a stipend, waive tuition, and usually provide valuable educational experiences.
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP
The department typically hires one Graduate Teaching Assistant to assist in the World Geography General Education course (G&ES 104) for Fall and Spring terms. Hiring is on a one-term basis with the indefinite possibility of renewal . Applications are taken any time.TECHNICAL ASSISTANTSHIP
One graduate student is hired to assist in maintaining the G&ES computer laboratory (S-252) and help students in computer-based courses. Sought-after qualifications include cartographic training, experience with hardware and software installation, programming skills, applications software, communication and instructional skills, and ability to work flexible hours.
VEGETATION GIS PROJECT MANAGER
A student with GIS skills is typically hired by Facilities Management for 10 hours per week to maintain and improve the database of woody shrubs and trees on campus. Contact Professor Erick Howenstine, who oversees the project, for information.
BUGHOUSE MODERATOR
NEIU's community discussion board BUGHOUSE was created by G&ES Professor Howenstine with G&ES student Cameron Rex in 2003. The University hires a student moderator for 10 hours/week to oversee and promote the board, with Howenstine as Faculty Advisor. G&ES student are given no special privilege, but knowing and working with the faculty advisor, being active on the board, and knowing php or other programming languages, will help.LIBRARY REFERENCE ASSISTANTSHIPS
The Ronald Williams library hires graduate students for a variety of tasks. Inquire at the library.For more information contact the G&ES Graduate Coordinator at (773) 442-5647. Call Admissions and Records for deadlines and forms, at (773) 442-4000, and the Graduate College at (773) ***.
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