The purpose of Franklin Pierce
University’s Graduate Assistant (GA) program is to provide you
with professional work experience that complements your graduate
instruction while contributing financial assistance to your
graduate studies.
Program
Overview and Eligibility
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Graduate Assistantships
are created and approved on an annual basis and in
accordance with FPU’s fiscal year, June 1 through May
31. If you are selected for a GA role your stipend will
be awarded for the fiscal year and paid to you monthly
in accordance with FPU’s payroll practices. |
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The maximum number of
years a graduate student can be in the program are:
Two years for a Master’s Degree candidate
Four years for a Doctoral Degree candidate |
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You must remain in academic good
standing throughout the GA program, with an overall GPA of 3.0
or higher per term. Please refer to the
Academic Catalogue for further information. Any requests for
exceptions to this policy are reviewed by the Dean. |
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The Academic Standards
Committee reviews graduate student progress each term.
Any issues impacting your ability to retain your tuition
support or continue your work, will be discussed with
you and Human Resources. |
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If you are eligible for a
two year GA position, your reappointment will depend
upon satisfactory performance and progress toward your
degree, as well as department operational/financial
requirements. |
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If you need
a leave of absence during your graduate studies, you
should contact Human Resources as soon as possible. |
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During your Assistantship,
you must comply with all University and Departmental
Policies and Procedures as outlined on our Human
Resources website, and in the Graduate Studies enrollment
requirements. |
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The work hour requirements
are as follows:
Full GA
position – Can work 20 hours per week (80 hours
per month)
Half GA position – Can work 10 hours per week (40 hours
per month) |
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During the time you are
enrolled in the program, you are not permitted to hold
an additional paid job or voluntary role at the
University. This is to help you focus on your studies. |
How to
Apply for a Graduate Assistant Position
It is important to keep your resume up-to-date so it reflects all
your academic, athletic, community and work experience each
semester. You will need a resume to apply to the program.
Graduate Assistant positions are posted on the
FPU website. Go to the Menu and select Employment. You can also
access the information from the eRaven site by going to Human
Resources and clicking on
Job Opportunities. From time-to-time, you may
network with a specific campus department or be referred by
fellow colleague to a particular manager. While networking often proves to be valuable,
you will still need to formally apply online.
Before Starting Your Graduate Assistant
Position
Once you have been offered a GA position and as a condition of
employment, you’ll be asked to complete the new hire process,
including a criminal background check, before your first day of work.
Tuition Waiver
Your tuition waiver will begin the Graduate Term following your
date of hire.
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For Master’s programs, you
are eligible for a 100% tuition waiver |
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Year 1:
100% tuition waiver up to
a maximum of $10,000. |
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Year 2:
100% tuition waiver
(Cannot exceed two courses per semester) |
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For Doctor of Physical
Therapy and Master of Physician Assistant programs, you
are eligible for a 50% tuition waiver |
Graduate Assistants are
responsible for the cost of books and fees.
Meal Benefits
When you are on the Rindge Campus, you are
eligible to receive the employee discount at the Dining Hall.
You’ll need to show your GA ID card to receive the discount.
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