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Work-Study & Graduate Assistantships

Federal Work-Study

Work-study is a federally funded program that allows students with financial need to work a part-time job. Due to limited funding for the program, students interested in participating should complete the Work Study Request Form in the Quick Links section of MyLMU. The Office of Student Financial Services will review funding and the student's eligibility based on financial need. Recipients will be notified via their LMU email. Eligible students will be sent a work-study packet that must be completed and returned by the given deadline. The work-study position is considered forfeited if the packet is not returned by the deadline.

Students offered work-study jobs will be paid monthly for hours worked during the pay period. The pay rate is $10.00 per hour for new work-study students. Students may apply their work-study earnings to reduce any balance owed; however, students may retain these funds for other education-related expenses.

Graduate Assistantships

Each year, Lincoln Memorial University offers a limited number of graduate assistantship positions when funding is available. When a graduate assistantship is well-conceived and executed, it serves as an ideal instrument to facilitate progress toward a graduate degree while assisting with expenses.

Overview

Before applying for a graduate assistantship, an applicant must have applied for enrollment in a graduate program. All requirements for admission to degree candidacy must be completed before a graduate assistantship position can be offered.

Academic or University departments seeking graduate assistants will review applications and conduct interviews. Students will be contacted if a department wishes to interview them for an open position.

The Office of Student Financial Services will issue an offer letter to each student receiving a graduate assistantship. All parties must sign the letter before the student can begin work.

Summary

  • Before applying for a Graduate Assistantship, an applicant must be enrolled in a graduate program of study at LMU and have pre-registered for courses. All requirements for admission to a graduate program of study must be completed before a student is eligible to receive a Graduate Assistantship position.
  • Graduate Assistants (GAs) are appointed to perform various duties. Most commonly, the duties relate to supervisory or administrative functions of the University. Each GA has an assigned supervisor.
  • Graduate Assistantships are limited to 18 credit hours of tuition assistance per academic year (August - May) and can total no more than the required number of credit hours to complete the degree program. Students are eligible to participate in the Graduate Assistantship Program for a maximum of four academic terms. Assistantships are specific to the degree program of initial enrollment.
  • Graduate Assistants must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If the applicant is already enrolled in a Master's degree program and has completed one or more semesters, the applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Assistants generally work 15-20 hours per week. Work hours for some assistantships may vary depending upon offer and placement. If a Graduate Assistant works more than six consecutive hours, they are required by law to take a thirty (30) minute break.
  • Applications for re-appointment must be submitted annually. Intent to continue a Graduate Assistant appointment from one semester to the next must be communicated via email from the GA Supervisor. Continued participation in the Graduate Assistantship program is contingent upon satisfactory performance in the position and fulfillment of all obligations.

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Location: DAR-Whitford Hall
Phone: 423.869.6336
Fax: 423.869.6347
Email: finaid@LMUnet.edu

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