Graduate Student Funding

Graduate Student Funding is sponsored by North Carolina State University Graduate School. Provides various funding opportunities for graduate students, including assistantships and fellowships.

Graduate Student Funding | The Graduate School Graduate Students at NC State can receive funding from a variety of sources to support their graduate education. Learn more about Graduate Assistantships, Graduate Fellowships & Grants, Graduate Student Support Plan, and other resources available to graduate students.

An NC State Graduate Education At NC State’s Graduate School, you’ll join top students from all over the world who come here to learn, conduct research and grow in their field of choice. Whatever your professional or academic goals are, a graduate degree from NC State can help you achieve them. Awarded by departments as a form of financial assistance to qualified graduate students.

Graduate Assistantships allow graduate students to concentrate their efforts on their education, advancing both the student’s degree and the academic department’s objective. Graduate Assistantship Overview GA appointments provide paid work experience usually within the student’s field of study, furthering both the student’s degree and the mission of their academic department.

Learn more about the types of assistantships, eligibility and benefits. Graduate Assistantship Checklist & Information The Graduate Assistantship Checklist will help you complete the required and optional actions once you have a GA appointment.

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They may be based on merit and/or financial need. Opportunities Funded Through NC State Nationally Competitive Fellowship Programs Fellowships Stipend Payment Schedule Tax Information for Fellows Graduate Student Support Plan (GSSP) GSSP is a competitive financial support package to attract top students to NC State.

Graduate Students who meet the eligibility criteria will receive the standard tuition award for a defined number of semesters. GSSP Health Insurance Benefits GSSP eligible students are automatically enrolled in the Graduate Student Health Insurance (GSHI) Plan each semester.

Graduate Students must meet certain requirements in order to receive health insurance and standard tuition support Students who have alternate health insurance and do not wish to participate in the GSHI plan must complete the Health Insurance Waiver. Students can also re-enroll after a previous waiver.

Students can check their GSSP status and if GSSP benefits are applied to their account in the MyPack Portal after initial billing for the semester . See instructions on how to check your GSSP status. QuIck Links and Additional Resources Graduate Tuition and Fees The Cashier’s Office is the official source for all tuition and fees charged to students.

Pack Essentials is a critical resource developed by NC State and campus partners to support students in need of food, housing, financial, and educational security. The Financial stability of our students is essential for the successful pursuit of academic endeavors. Students can use the Student Ombuds to voice their complaints about any part of their NC State experience.

Graduate Student Association GSA is a student-led group that represents and acts on behalf of graduate students to improve the satisfaction and scholarship of those receiving a NC State graduate education. Frequently Asked Questions We know you may have questions and we’re here to answer them. Take a look at our FAQs and submit your questions.

Graduate Funding Contacts Newly admitted students – If you have questions about your program’s funding (including assistantships), please contact the graduate program to which you applied. For additional details, please email us at: gradschool-assistantships@ncsu. edu (departments can use this to contact the Graduate School for any GA information).

For additional details, please email us at: gradschool-gssp@ncsu. edu (departments can use this to contact the Graduate School for any GSSP information).

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