General FAQ

How do I apply for a travel grant?
How much money is available to me for a travel grant?
What other awards are available from the graduate school?
When is the latest I can begin an assistantship and still get the Tuition Fellowship?
If I quit my assistantship position before the end of the semester, will I also lose my Tuition Fellowship?
Are students who are only pursuing a graduate certificate eligible for financial aid?

How do I apply for a travel grant?

http://www.grad.auburn.edu/forms/begin_travel_award.html

How much money is available to me for a travel grant?

Travel grants award $100 - $500, depending on factors like the applicant’s destination or whether the student will be presenting his/her work.

What other awards are available from the graduate school?

The Graduate School accepts nominations annually for Merriwether Fellowships, Outstanding Master’s and Doctoral Students, Thesis/Dissertation Research Awards, and Distinguished Dissertation Awards. A All other funding is awarded by departments.

What is the latest I can begin an assistantship and still get the tuition waiver?

The eighth class day in Fall and Spring terms, the 5th class day in Summer. Tuition Fellowship FAQ.

If I quit my assistantship position before the end of the semester, will I lose my Tuition Fellowship?

Yes. You must continue working through the last class day to receive the tuition benefit. If you quit before then, you must repay tuition for that term. Tuition Fellowship FAQ

Are students who are only pursuing a graduate certificate eligible for financial aid?

No, non-degree seeing students enrolled only in a graduate certificate program are not eligible for financial aid.

Last Updated: Aug 10, 2011