{"id":39,"date":"2024-08-07T17:01:44","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T17:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2026-07-27T06:12:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T06:12:27","slug":"funding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Affording Graduate School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The College of Graduate Studies wants to see you succeed in your educational goals, and how to pay for graduate school is an important question to have answered. We want to make graduate school as affordable as possible for&nbsp;every budget. Below, you will find resources available for MTSU graduate students to potentially help with the cost of tuition and fees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b0b3ee18 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-2-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/tuition\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">What Does Graduate School Cost?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsublue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">Guide to Financial Aid<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinggraduate-financial-aid\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablegraduate-financial-aid\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablegraduate-financial-aid\">Graduate Financial Aid<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablegraduate-financial-aid\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinggraduate-financial-aid\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-5-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" style=\"border-radius:5px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Submit your FAFSA here.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have applied for your chosen graduate program, your next step will be to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).&nbsp;A FAFSA may be submitted at any time; you do not need to wait for your MTSU admission decision. The FAFSA must be completed each&nbsp;year in order to receive federal financial aid. If you are an incoming student, do this as your first financial aid step. Once you are admitted, you will receive emails from the MTSU Financial Aid Office to your MTmail account when it is time to reapply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information on how to complete a FAFSA may be found on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College of Graduate Studies website<\/a>&nbsp;or through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\/filling-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal FAFSA website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinggraduate-assistantships\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablegraduate-assistantships\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablegraduate-assistantships\">Graduate Assistantships<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablegraduate-assistantships\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinggraduate-assistantships\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b0b3ee18 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsunavy-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/itdwebapps.mtsu.edu\/DFPassThrough\/DFCasSSOAuth?TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2f19f361cb-c02b-4c8d-b507-bb6a2d15331a\" style=\"border-radius:5px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Application<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-4-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/deptgaguide\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">Guidelines for the Appointment of Graduate Assistants<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a4398897 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-1-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/07\/2526GAServiceCalendar.pdf\">2025-2026 Service Calendar<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-1-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/2627GAServiceCalendar-1.pdf\">2026-2027 Service Calendar<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A limited number of graduate administrative assistantships (GA), graduate teaching assistantships (GTA), and graduate research assistantships (GRA) are available each semester. Graduate assistantships provide a monthly stipend and a waiver for tuition. Out-of-state residents also receive a waiver for out-of-state fees.&nbsp;&nbsp;All graduate programs have a set number of graduate assistantships available; and&nbsp;although the College of Graduate Studies is the final approving authority for all graduate assistants, each department is responsible for interviewing, selecting, and preparing the paperwork for&nbsp;each&nbsp;graduate assistant position in their department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Persons interested in applying for a graduate assistantship should contact the individual department,&nbsp;<\/strong>not the College of Graduate Studies,&nbsp;as additional application materials and references may be required. Some departments may also have specific deadlines for assistantship applications. You may find these deadlines on the program&#8217;s website and\/or by contacting the department for additional information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligibility for an assistantship requires a student to be fully admitted into his\/her desired program and have a current GPA, whether graduate or undergraduate, of 3.0 or higher. Graduate assistants must enroll in at least six (6) graduate credit hours per semester and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at the master&#8217;s level or 3.25 at the doctoral level. Note: Graduate assistantship applications may be completed at any time. If you are an incoming student, it may be helpful to complete an application prior to receiving your MTSU acceptance as this process may take effort on your part.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/policies\/p225\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Appointment of Graduate Assistants: University Policy 225<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Position<\/th><th>Availability<\/th><th>Qualifications<\/th><th>Office<\/th><th>Contact<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Graduate Assistantship<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>See your director&nbsp;for qualifications<\/td><td>ALWAYS INQUIRE IN YOUR PROGRAM FIRST<\/td><td>PROGRAM DIRECTOR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate Assistantship<\/td><td>Position Filled<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/04\/marketing-job-description.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/04\/marketing-job-description.pdf\">Job Description<\/a><\/td><td>Campus Recreation<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Josh.Stone@mtsu.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:Josh.Stone@mtsu.edu\">Josh Stone<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate Assistantship<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/asianstudies.mtsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/Center_for_Asian_Studies_GA_Description.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Job Description<\/a><\/td><td>Center for Asian Studies<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:guanping.zheng@mtsu.edu\">Guanping Zheng<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate Assistantship<\/td><td>No Longer Accepting Applications<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/cem.mtsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a> <\/td><td>Center for Educational Media<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:jenny.marsh@mtsu.edu\">Jenny Marsh<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate Assistantship &#8211; Administrative<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/04\/Graduate-Assistant-Marketing.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/04\/Graduate-Assistant-Marketing.pdf\">Marketing Position Open<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/04\/Graduate-Assistant-Student-Organizations-Service.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/04\/Graduate-Assistant-Student-Organizations-Service.pdf\">Student Organization &amp; Services Position Open<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/11\/Student-Organizations-Service-Graduate-Assistant-Position-Nov-24.pdf\">Job Description<\/a><\/td><td>Student Organizations &amp; Service<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Jackie.Victory@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jackie Victory<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate Assistantship &#8211; Research<\/td><td>All Positions Filled<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Charlie &amp; Hazel Daniels Center for Veterans\/Military Families<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Hilary.Miller@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hilary Miller<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate Assistantship<\/td><td>All Positions Filled<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/w1.mtsu.edu\/dyslexia\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Center for Dyslexia<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Erin.Alexander@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erin Alexander<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate Assistantship<\/td><td><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>College of Graduate Studies<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:askgrad@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AskGrad@mtsu.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate Assistantship<\/td><td>All Positions Filled<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/Honors_College_GA_Job_Description.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"48\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Job Description<\/a><\/td><td>Honors College<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Laura.Clippard@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laura Clippard<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate Assistantship&nbsp;<\/td><td>Position Filled<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/JobescriptionGADSI_Fall20232.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Job Description<\/a><\/td><td>James E. Walker Library &#8211; DSI<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:digitalscholar@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DigitalScholar@mtsu.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate Assistantship&nbsp;<\/td><td>Positions Filled<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/JobDescriptionGADSIFall202425.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Job Description<\/a><\/td><td>James E. Walker Library<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Christy.Groves@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christy Groves<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate Assistantship&nbsp;<\/td><td>Open<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/04\/Graduate-Student-Assistant-Job-Description.TechServices.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/04\/Graduate-Student-Assistant-Job-Description.TechServices.pdf\">Job Description<\/a><\/td><td>James E. Walker Library \u2013 Technology Services<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:aaron.schmuhl@mtsu.edu\">Aaron Schmuhl<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate Assistantship<\/td><td>Position Filled<\/td><td>12-month position<\/td><td>BAS University Lab<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Carlos.Coronel@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carlos Coronel<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate Assistantship \/ Lab<\/td><td>Filled until May 2025<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>BAS University Lab<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:angie.king@mtsu.edu\">Angie King<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview for Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following information strives to give you a general overview of the graduate assistantship program at 乐播传媒入口.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you are looking for a graduate assistantship,&nbsp;begin your search&nbsp;by contacting the program in which you are majoring, as they&nbsp;will provide experience most relatable to the skills you are learning and make the decision as to who is hired in their department.<\/strong>The College of Graduate Studies requires that in order for a graduate student to be eligible to hold an assistantship, they must first be fully admitted to a program (no conditional admission) and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (whether graduate or undergraduate if you are just coming to graduate school). Keep in mind that these are the requirements for the College of Graduate Studies; each department may have additional requirements that you must also meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MTSU has three (3) types of assistantships: research, teaching, and administrative. Both master&#8217;s and Ph.D. assistantships are offered. The master&#8217;s assistantships are available for both nine (9) month and twelve (12) month contracts; however, the Ph.D. is only available as a twelve (12) month option. As a graduate assistant, students are given tuition remission at an in-state status, a percentage of their fees, and a modest monthly stipend. As a colleague, graduate assistants are also allowed to upgrade to a faculty\/staff parking pass for a nominal fee at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/w1.mtsu.edu\/parking\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parking Services<\/a>&nbsp;office.&nbsp;The specifics of the contract, award types, amounts, etc. will be discussed&nbsp;between the individual and the graduate assistant&#8217;s department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Received a Graduate Assistantship?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have obtained a graduate assistantship, please fill out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itdwebapps.mtsu.edu\/DFPassThrough\/DFCasSSOAuth?TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2f20e9bf90-f0e7-4373-823c-e101dc91da4b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employee Limitation Form<\/a>&nbsp;as you complete your contract paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions about Assistantships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why does my account have a balance even though I received a 100% tuition waiver?<\/strong><br>Your tuition waiver covers 100% tuition and the debt maintenance fee and technology access fee portion of the Program Fees.&nbsp; You still have to pay the remaining Program Fee plus any Course Fees that may apply.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/08\/Graduate-AssistantshipTuition-Benefit-Explained.pdf\">Here<\/a> is a graphic that shows what is covered and what is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Will I owe taxes for my assistantship benefits?<\/strong><br>Each student\u2019s tax situation is unique.&nbsp; Many factors determine whether you owe taxes: type of assistantship, other sources of income, and so on.&nbsp; It is always advisable to seek the advice of a tax professional.&nbsp; However, here is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/11\/Tax-Implications-for-Graduate-Assistantships.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/11\/Tax-Implications-for-Graduate-Assistantships.pdf\">document<\/a> that will walk you through the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do I need to complete a timesheet for my stipend?<\/strong><br>Only GAAs are required to submit a monthly <a href=\"https:\/\/hrs.mtsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/10\/ADMINISTRATIVE_GRADUATE_ASSISTANT_TIMESHEET.pdf\">timesheet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingemployment-opportunities\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableemployment-opportunities\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableemployment-opportunities\">Employment Opportunities<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableemployment-opportunities\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingemployment-opportunities\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MTSU holds many employment opportunities across campus. If you are looking for specifically a Graduate Assistantship position, read the information in the dropdown above and begin your inquiry by speaking with your graduate advisor or program director to see what is available in your field of study. If there are no available positions in your program, browse through the list below for potential GA openings and see if you meet the necessary employment qualifications. Below those positions are other known employment opportunities for on campus work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Position<\/th><th>Availability<\/th><th>Qualifications<\/th><th>Office<\/th><th>Contact<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Academic Mentor\/Academic Tutor<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/SAEC.docx\">Job Description<\/a><\/td><td>Student Athlete Enhancement Center<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Wynnifred.Counts@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wynnifred Counts<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phillips Bookstore&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/recruiting2.ultipro.com\/BAR1015BNC\/JobBoard\/ac1af31d-0ea1-49ad-a19c-43dec939bfcc\/?q=&amp;o=postedDateDesc&amp;w=&amp;wc=&amp;we=&amp;wpst=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>&nbsp;for information<\/td><td>Phillips Bookstore (Barnes &amp; Noble)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student Orientation Assistant (SOA)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/w1.mtsu.edu\/customs\/soa.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>&nbsp;for information<\/td><td>CUSTOMS<\/td><td>Application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MT Dining Employment Opportunities<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.campusdish.com\/Careers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>&nbsp;for information<\/td><td>MTSU Dining\/Aramark<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Montgomery-Denise@aramark.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denise Montgomery<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MTSU Employment Opportunities&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>See&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/careers.mtsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;information<\/td><td>Campus Employment Opportunities for Students<\/td><td>Application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Housing Employment Opportunities<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/living-on-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>&nbsp;for information<\/td><td>MTSU Housing Office<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Housing@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Housing Office<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Library Student Employment Opportunities<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/library.mtsu.edu\/about\/student-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;information<\/td><td>James E. Walker Library<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Jayme.Brunson@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jayme Brunson<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingmtsu-scholarships\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablemtsu-scholarships\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablemtsu-scholarships\">MTSU Scholarships<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablemtsu-scholarships\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingmtsu-scholarships\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several scholarships available for graduate students through the College of Graduate Studies. Below you will find information and guidelines for each scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foundation Graduate Student Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Opens:&nbsp;February 1st<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Deadline: April 1st<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-2-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/itdwebapps.mtsu.edu\/DFPassThrough\/DFCasAuth?TargetResource=https:\/\/dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com\/Submit\/Form\/Start\/f14251cd-83e3-4a93-96d1-73c7aeefb2cb\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MTSU Foundation Graduate Scholarship is established through the Senior Gift Program by graduating seniors of MTSU and for the purpose of providing scholarship support to graduate students at 乐播传媒入口.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Recipients are awarded the scholarship dollars for the upcoming fall semester.&nbsp; In order to receive the scholarship dollars for the following spring semester, the recipient is expected to achieve a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in the previous fall semester.&nbsp; Each scholarship is for up to one academic year (fall and spring semesters) and may not be renewed beyond the one year.&nbsp;<br><br>Preference shall be given to students who participated in the Senior Gift Program before obtaining their undergraduate degree from MTSU.<br><br>To be eligible, the student must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Be fully admitted as a graduate degree-seeking student at MTSU at the time of this application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be enrolled in at least six credit hours for the semester the scholarship is awarded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have an undergraduate degree from MTSU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a resident of 乐播传媒入口 or Kentucky<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have an overall undergraduate gpa of 3.5 or greater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be fully admitted as a graduate degree-seeking student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a letter stating career intent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a statement of financial need<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tammy Jones Memorial Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application&nbsp;Opens:&nbsp;February&nbsp;1st<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Deadline: April 1st<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsunavy-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/itdwebapps.mtsu.edu\/DFPassThrough\/DFCasAuth?TargetResource=https:\/\/dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com\/Submit\/Form\/Start\/a3585d63-3ad8-43d1-ac78-34874d562e75\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tammy Jones Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to an incoming or current graduate student majoring in mathematics or vocal music at 乐播传媒入口. This scholarship may be renewed for a maximum of one year.&nbsp; Prior recipients must re-apply for consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be considered, a student must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Be fully admitted as a mathematics or vocal music graduate degree-seeking student at MTSU&nbsp;&nbsp;at the time of this application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be enrolled in graduate courses the semester the scholarship is awarded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a brief narrative supporting the application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mary W. and Chester R. Martin Graduate Academic Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application&nbsp;Opens:&nbsp;February&nbsp;1st<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Deadline: April 1st<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-4-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/itdwebapps.mtsu.edu\/DFPassThrough\/DFCasAuth?TargetResource=https:\/\/dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com\/Submit\/Form\/Start\/0e80bd38-fdd4-44e8-a532-011170aba66c\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mary W. and Chester R. Martin Graduate Academic Scholarship fosters academic scholarship and leadership.&nbsp; This scholarship is awarded&nbsp;fall and spring semesters as a tuition grant.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>This award is made for one semester only and is non-renewable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be eligible, a student must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Be a first semester graduate student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be fully admitted as a graduate degree-seeking student at MTSU at the time of this application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be enrolled in at least nine credit hours&nbsp;for the semester the scholarship is awarded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a 乐播传媒入口 or Kentucky resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have graduated from an accredited, undergraduate institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach three letters of reference. These letters should contain evidence that the applicant shows exceptional promise for academic excellence and leadership.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Albert L. and Ethel Carver Smith Scholarship for Graduate Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application&nbsp;Opens:&nbsp;February&nbsp;1st<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Deadline: April 1st<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-2-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/itdwebapps.mtsu.edu\/DFPassThrough\/DFCasAuth?TargetResource=https:\/\/dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com\/Submit\/Form\/Start\/0b9f865c-0ffc-44bc-9a82-2dbc164f0eab\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Albert L. and Ethel Carver Smith Memorial Scholarship is awarded the student&#8217;s first semester and is renewable for one additional semester, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be eligible, the student must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Be fully admitted as a graduate degree-seeking student at MTSU at the time of this application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be enrolled in at least&nbsp;nine credit hours for the semester&nbsp;the scholarship is awarded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a 2.5 GPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a statement of financial need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a brief personal narrative supporting the application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walton O. Warren Graduate Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application&nbsp;Opens:&nbsp;February&nbsp;1st<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Deadline: April 1st<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-5-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/itdwebapps.mtsu.edu\/DFPassThrough\/DFCasAuth?TargetResource=https:\/\/dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com\/Submit\/Form\/Start\/5e87505a-eadc-4c54-b8b0-5859336d6527\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Walton O. Warren Graduate Scholarship is awarded annually in an amount determined by the College of Graduate Studies Scholarship Committee and limited to the funds available in the spendable account.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be eligible, a student must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Be fully admitted as a graduate degree-seeking student at MTSU at the time of this application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be enrolled in graduate courses the semester the scholarship is awarded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a 乐播传媒入口 resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have earned a Bachelor&#8217;s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a minimum of four years of experience in the 乐播传媒入口 public school system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be planning a career in the public schools of 乐播传媒入口<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a personal narrative supporting the application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include a letter of endorsement from a school principal, superintendent, or someone who is qualified in your district to verify employment. The endorsement should address:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why you are deserving of the scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How the award would contribute to your professional development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How your school will benefit if the award is granted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingacademic-common-market\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableacademic-common-market\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableacademic-common-market\">Academic Common Market<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableacademic-common-market\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingacademic-common-market\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-mtsunavy-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/itdwebapps.mtsu.edu\/DFPassThrough\/DFCasSSOAuth?TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2f5e05b5af-e33f-49db-b708-52d7605cfa7f\" style=\"border-radius:5px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Common Market Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It Pays to Be Unique!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may qualify for in-state tuition at MTSU if you are enrolled in an academic major not offered in your home state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview and Eligibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Academic Common Market (ACM) is a tuition savings program which allows residents of participating states to qualify for in-state tuition for unique academic majors not offered in their home state. The ACM is coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is eligible?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must be a resident of a member state of the SREB to qualify for the ACM:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"548\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/map.png\" alt=\"academic common market map\" class=\"wp-image-55\" title=\"ACM Map\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/map.png 548w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/map-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Alabama<br>Arkansas<br>Delaware<br>Florida*<br>Georgia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Kentucky<br>Louisiana<br>Maryland<br>Mississippi<br>Oklahoma<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">South Carolina<br>乐播传媒入口<br>Texas*<br>Virginia<br>West Virginia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*Florida and Texas participate in the ACM at the graduate level only.<br>North Carolina does not currently participate in ACM at any level.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which programs are approved for the ACM?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many MTSU programs are already approved for ACM &#8211; you can find a list of programs by state&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/acm\/graduate.php\">here<\/a><\/strong>. Other programs may be eligible for approval if they are not currently offered in your home state.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingregional-scholars-program\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableregional-scholars-program\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableregional-scholars-program\">Regional Scholars Program<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableregional-scholars-program\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingregional-scholars-program\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MTSU Regional Scholars Program allows select non-乐播传媒入口 resident students who live within approximately 250 miles to attend MTSU at a reduced rate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to qualify the student must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Have a documented permanent residence located in a county within a&nbsp;250 mile radius of MTSU.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include new and returning students living anywhere within the eight states bordering 乐播传媒入口 (Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina and Virginia).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who qualify will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>A reduced tuition rate equal to approximately 48% off the standard out of state rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain students may be eligible for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Academic Common Market Program&nbsp;which offers instate rates.&nbsp; Check out the dropdown box above for more details about the ACM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligible States<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/image-2-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Regional Scholars program map\" class=\"wp-image-41\" style=\"width:558px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/image-2-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/image-2-300x193.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/image-2-1024x658.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/image-2-768x493.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/image-2-1536x987.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/image-2-2048x1316.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/Counties_AL.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"57\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alabama<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/Counties_AR.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"58\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arkansas<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/Counties_GA.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"59\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/Counties_IL.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illinois<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/Counties_IN.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indiana<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/Counties_KY.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"62\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kentucky<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/Counties_MO.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Missouri<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/Counties_MS.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mississippi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/Counties_NC.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Carolina<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/Counties_OH.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ohio<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/Counties_SC.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"67\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Carolina<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/08\/Counties_VA.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"68\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virginia<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact the College of Graduate Studies at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:askgrad@mtsu.edu\">askgrad@mtsu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingaid-from-other-sources\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableaid-from-other-sources\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableaid-from-other-sources\">Aid From Other Sources<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableaid-from-other-sources\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingaid-from-other-sources\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Departmental Funding<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Womack Educational Leadership Department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional Counseling Program\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graduate Assistantship Opportunities&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/w1.mtsu.edu\/edu_leadership\/professional_counseling\/graduate.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Discounts<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itdwebapps.mtsu.edu\/DFPassThrough\/DFCasSSOAuth?TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2f13cec2e9-02fa-4632-8795-a73d515b8571\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Part-time \/ Full-time Application<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Part-time\/Full-Time program allows students to receive an out-of-state fee waiver by working full-time (32 hours or more per week, off campus) and taking part-time classes (no more than 6 hours a semester) for at least two consecutive semesters. After completing two consecutive semesters of the Part-Time\/Full-Time program, students are eligible for in-state classification. Please note that an approved in-state classification form and a valid 乐播传媒入口 driver&#8217;s license are required to receive full in-state status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Sources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>乐播传媒入口 Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) for Advanced Degrees\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Effective Fall 2023 &#8211; If you received a baccalaureate degree from an eligible 乐播传媒入口 institution on-or-after July 1, 2023, you received either the traditional or non-traditional HOPE Lottery Scholarships for at least 1 semester, if you have not already reached your maximum 5 year Lottery program completion limit, AND if you are enrolled in an eligible advanced degree program (i.e. Masters or Doctoral), you may continue to receive your Lottery Scholarships until 1 of the following events occurs:<ul><li>The student reaches the maximum 5 year TELS program completion limit, OR<\/li><li>The student completes an advanced degree program (i.e. Masters or Doctoral). Completion of baccalaureate degree is no longer a terminating event.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>Students must enroll in the next immediate required Fall or Spring semester after graduating with their baccalaureate degree to maintain TELS continuing eligibility. Failure to do so will result in a total and permanent loss of TELS eligibility; however, if student has a valid and documentable circumstance, they may appeal the loss. For more information on filing an appeal, please visit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\/fafsa\/#lottery\">https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\/fafsa\/#lottery<\/a>. Students will NOT receive a TELS award for courses attempted towards a certificate (undergraduate or graduate) program OR on a 2<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;baccalaureate degree. For lottery purposes, these programs are NOT considered advanced degrees. However if student maintains continuing eligibility while enrolled in certificate program or 2<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;baccalaureate degree program, does not reach a terminating TELS event, and later enrolls in an eligible advanced degree program (i.e. Masters or Doctoral), student MAY potentially be eligible to receive a TELS awards as a graduate student at that time.&nbsp;An Advanced degree (i.e. Masters or Doctoral) TELS recipient must maintain their enrollment status each Fall and Spring semester. (For example, a graduate student receiving a full-time award must remain enrolled in at least 9 graduate level hours through the end of the semester. A graduate student receiving a part-time award must remain enrolled in at least 5 graduate level hours through the end of the semester.) A student who withdraws or stops attending and drops below the required number of hours will lose eligibility for all future semesters, and may be required to repay all or some of the current semester awards.For Advanced degree (i.e. Masters or Doctoral) TELS purposes, enrollment status at MTSU is defined below. Students must be enrolled at least \u00bd time to be eligible to receive TELS funds for semester:<ul><li>Full-Time: 9 or more credit hours<\/li><li>\u00be Time: 7-8 credit hours<\/li><li>\u00bd Time: 5-6 credit hours<\/li><li>Less than \u00bd time: 1-4 credit hours<ul><li>Students enrolled less than \u00bd time MAY be eligible to receive funds for semester dependent on reason why student is enrolled less than \u00bd time. Student would need to complete Lottery Less Than Half-Time Exception Request form for MTSU to determine eligibility for less than \u00bd time TELS award<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>As with undergraduate TELS, advanced degree TELS may only be awarded and paid on credit hours towards an eligible program of study. Coursework Toward Program of Study (CPoS) is applicable towards the disbursement of TELS awards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/financial_support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Military Benefits&nbsp;<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Daniels Center at MTSU helps military students and their families find potential financial aid resources and file the appropriate paperwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fee Waivers and Tuition Reimbursement<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many workplaces offer funding opportunities for their staff to pursue their educational goals either through tuition reimbursement, a waiver for fees, or through other means. Talk to your Human Resources department to discuss&nbsp;options to fund your education. Please submit your waiver to the&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mtonestop@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MT One Stop<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w1.mtsu.edu\/research\/funding-student.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP)<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ORSP may be able to provide funding opportunities for those working to enhance their research opportunities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stemgradstudents.science.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STEM Graduate Opportunities<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This website contains information on scholarships, competition awards, fellowships, internships, conference presentations, etc. from different agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF),&nbsp; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Homeland Security, Smithsonian Institution, Department of Transportation (DoT), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/boffice.mtsu.edu\/forms\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com\/Submit\/Page?form=6dbc98f5-e99f-4736-a505-07e484ca1132&amp;section=447367&amp;page=370542&amp;token=izZQMSZtx5rgluqzRLMvbU9Qzs0jw2GwK5p0v7lkIn0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Student Travel Funding<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students may receive funding for academic travel as funds allow if presenting at a conference. Students must have an approved travel application before traveling for funding to be applicable.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingfee-installment-plan\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablefee-installment-plan\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablefee-installment-plan\">Fee Installment Plan<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablefee-installment-plan\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfee-installment-plan\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-4-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/tuition\/payment-plan\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">Installment Plan Information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MTSU understands that funds&nbsp;arrive differently for each individual. In order to help students as much as possible, MTSU offers an installment plan for tuition, available during&nbsp;the Spring and Fall semesters. This may be helpful even if you are using financial aid for tuition and fees.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><strong>The total balance you owe must be at least $400 after all discounts, financial aid, and other credits have been applied to your account<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay 25% of the registration fees, dorm rent, and meal plan costs by the fee payment deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prior term charges and non-deferrable charges must be paid in addition to the 25% payment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After making the initial 25% payment by the fee payment deadline, the remaining 75% will be payable in three monthly installments. For the fall term, installment payments are due on September 30, October 31 and November 30. Please note that the university is not obligated to send reminder notices before the payment is due.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants in this plan must apply all discounts, waivers, third party sponsor payments (such as employer and pre-paid tuition programs) and financial aid, including student loans, toward payment of registration fees before a payment plan will be considered. Financial Aid and other credits received after the initial payment will be applied to the remaining balance, and future amounts due will be recomputed. No refunds can be made until all fees are paid in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>To learn all the terms and conditions for using the MTSU Installment Plan, click the &#8220;Installment Plan Information&#8221; button above. Contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:MTOneStop@mtsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MT One Stop<\/a>&nbsp;with questions.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Follow&nbsp;us on social media:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-large-icon-size is-style-default is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MTSUGraduateStudies\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 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