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The Silverfield College of Education and Human Services has several available graduate assistantship (GA) packages for the 2025-26 academic year. The priority deadline for applications is April 4^th with any remaining positions to be filled out on a rolling basis.

These packages include a stipend and tuition waiver depending on the hours worked (see table below) for master's students enrolled in at least 9 credit hours per semester and for doctoral students at least 6 credit hours per semester. All of these packages are for students enrolled in ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ graduate programs, however,priority will be given to students enrolled in programs within the Silverfield College of Educations and Human Services. Waivers will only cover graduate coursework. Eligible students may reapply each year.

Graduate assistants may work from 5-20 hours per week for a maximum of 300 hours total for each semester. 20 hours per week is preferred. The work is compensated at a rate of $16.67 per hour. For example, a GAthat works 20 hours per work would earn a total of $5,000 over the course of the semester and receive a 100% tuition waiver worth up to $3,673.

*Those receiving the discounted rate will receive less waiver.

We have three primary types of assistantships- Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs), Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs), and Graduate Administrative Assistantships (GAAs). Master's students and doctoral students in their first year are eligible to apply for GRA and GAA positions while doctoral students in their second year or beyond are eligible for either GRA, GAA, or GTA positions. Applicants may apply for multiple types of positions (e.g., a GRA and a GAA).

Graduate Assistant Duties

Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) for those pursuing a master's or doctoral program

The primary function of the GRA is to assist his or her Faculty Mentor with the mentor's active line of scholarship or a collaborative line of research between the Faculty Mentor and GRA.

Graduate Administrative Assistants (GAAs) for those in the doctoral program

 The primary function of the GAA is to assist program directors with administrative functions necessary for the operation of an academic program in a higher education unit.

Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) for those in the doctoral program in at least their second year

GTAs collaborate with faculty on teaching undergraduate courses. These positions give the GTA training to be able to teach in higher education and potentially become the instructor of record for a course. Faculty will work with GTAs to ensure that this opportunity provides a place for you to develop your skills as a teacher in higher education and work with talented students.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility requirements for all graduate assistantship packages are as follows:

• The applicant must:
  1. Have a completed application to a ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ graduate program that is either pending or accepted;
  2. Be a full-time graduate student enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester for master's students or 6 credit hours per semester for doctoral students;
  3. Have a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
  4. Strong preference is given for students in SCOEHS programs.

Requirements for continued eligibility for the remainder of the award period:

• The award recipient must:
  1. Maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale while enrolled in the graduate program;
  2. Maintain full-time enrollment in a ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ graduate program (minimum of 9 credit hours per semester for masters students or minimum of 6 for doctoral students);
  3. Maintain satisfactory performance as a graduate assistant.

Please read our entire processes before completing the application.

Learn more about the SCOEHS GA process

Review the full list of ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ GA policies 

Application process

1. Prospective students should complete an application form via Qualtrics using the links below. Priority will be given to applications receivedon or before April 4^th each year.
2. When submitting your application please note that you will need to upload a current resume as well as a 1-page letter of intent which describes your professional goals, skills or experience, and outcomes that would support the research, teaching, or administrative experiences and outcomes you wish to gain during the GA experience. Be sure to highlight specifically any experiences that may be valuable to the College. We recommend you complete these two documents prior to starting the application.
3. Applications received by the SCOEHS Dean's Office will be considered and applicants will be informed of our decision via email.

Those participating in a doctoral or master's program can apply to be a GRA.

Those participating in a doctoral program can apply to be a GTA.

Those participating in a doctoral or master's program can apply to be a GAA.

Questions?

If you are interested and in need of more information or have questions, please contact Daniel Dinsmore, Associate Dean for Research, External Funding, and Faculty Development by email at daniel.dinsmore@unf.edu.