Financial Aid

Graduate Assistantships

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A number of graduate assistantships are offered to students through the Computer Science Department. Various graduate assistantships are also available through other departments across campus. Assistantships provide students with both tuition aid and a stipend. They are awarded on a competitive basis to the best applicants each year. Students supported by full-time assistantships are expected to a carry a minimum course load of nine credit hours and are required to work 20 hours per week per semester.

The number of assistantships is very limited and they are highly competitive. Assistantships for a given academic year are generally assigned in the preceding early spring. Thus, we recommend that students interested in an assistantship position apply as early as possible to the program to make sure their application is considered in time.

More information about assistantships along with instructions for applying for an assistantship can be found at the Graduate School's web site.

A variety of scholarships are available to JMU students. For information about current scholarships, eligibility, and the application process, please visit the JMU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships web site.