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 | Beginning and Ending Dates | Tuition Waiver | Allocated Hours |
Summer 2022 GA Position | May 7 - Aug 12 | 3 graduate credits | 150 hours |
Summer 2022 SPP | May 7 - Aug 12 | No waiver | 150 hours |
Summer 2022 SLGA | May 7 - Aug 12 | 3 graduate credits | 250 hours |
Fall 2022 GA | Aug 15 - Dec 16 | 9 graduate credits | 250 hours |
Fall 2022 SLGA | Aug 15 - Dec 16 | 9 graduate credits | 400 hours |
Fall 2022 SPP | Aug 15 - Dec 16 | No waiver | 250 hours |