Graduate Assistantships at Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University provides financial assistance to graduate students through graduate assistantships (GAs), student life graduate assistantships (SLGAs), graduate residence director appointments, student loans, and student payroll positions (SPPs).
Graduate assistant appointments can provide you with the opportunity to participate in professionally-related activities with faculty and administrators. These assignments can extend your learning experience beyond the classroom and enhance your professional development.
GA and SLGA appointments are awarded on a competitive basis, without regard to financial need. They provide a tuition waiver as well as compensation for work performed. SPP appointments are also awarded on a competitive basis. SPPs do NOT provide tuition waivers.
Program Requirements
Type of Position |
Dates |
Tuition Waiver |
Allocated Hours |
Summer GA | May 8 - Aug 11 | 3-6 credits | 150 hours |
Summer SLGA | May 8 - Aug 11 | 3-9 credits | 250-300 hours |
Summer SPP | May 8 - Aug 11 | No waiver | 150 hours |
Fall GA | Aug 21 - Dec 15 | 9-12 credits | 250 hours |
Fall SLGA | Aug 21 - Dec 15 | 9-12 credits | 350-400 hours |
Fall SPP | Aug 21 - Dec 15 | No waiver | 250 hours |