School of Forest Resources

Types of Asisstantships

Graduate students in the School of Forest Resources (SFR) are generally supported by a graduate research assistantship (RA) or teaching assistantship (TA). Both RAs and TAs pay tuition and a monthly stipend for part-time work. The assistantship stipend and number of tuition credits paid by the assistantship vary as follows:
SFR Teaching Assistantship (TA): Includes a minimum stipend of $16,000 (M.S.) and $18,000 (Ph.D.) for 9 months, a tuition waiver for up to 18 credit hours (9 credits in the spring and fall), and 50% of student’s health insurance.
SFR Research Assistantship (RA): Includes a minimum stipend of $22,666 (M.S.) and $26,666 (Ph.D.) for 12 months, a tuition waiver for up to 19 credit hours (9 credits in the spring and fall and 1 credit in the summer), and 50% of student’s health insurance.
Grant Supported Research Assistantship (RA): Research assistantships awarded under specific grants include a minimum stipend of $22,666 (M.S.) and $26,666 (Ph.D.) for 12 months. Tuition and 50% of student’s health insurance are typically covered by the grant, but these details vary by granting agency.