Graduate Assistant Information

Federal regulations require us to count any type of aid (such as scholarships, grants, loans, assistantships, matriculation, tuition and fee waivers) as a financial resource when calculating your eligibility for federal student aid (including Federal Direct and Perkins Loans). The monetary equivalent of the waived Matriculation, Tuition and fees will be reflected on your financial aid Award as a financial resource.

Fee waivers and assistantships are generally entered into the University’s computer system after Financial Aid Awards are generated. If a waiver of tuition or mandatory fees is identified for you, your Award will be revised and may result in a reduction of your student loan amounts.

If you have been notified by the Graduate School that you are receiving an assistantship and it is not reflected on your Financial Aid Award, please notify our office immediately so we can adjust your Award.

If you have any questions, please call (706) 542-6147 (press 1) and ask for a counselor.