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The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education
Patton Hall
100 East Union St.
Athens, OH 45701-2979

Financial Aid

Graduate Assistantship and Graduate Recruitment Scholarship

To apply for financial assistance through a graduate assistantship (GA) and/or graduate recruitment scholarship (GRS), go to the Funding Information section on the department website at: Master's Assistantships or Doctoral Assistantships (opens in a new window).

Applications for financial assistance are typically due by March 15 of the year before the one for which you are seeking assistance. Graduate assistantships are not renewed automatically from year to year. You must reapply by submitting a new application each year if you are interested in continuing to receive a graduate assistantship or recruitment scholarship from the department. To reapply you must use the form available in the TE Department office.

Students who are awarded a graduate assistantship of any kind (GA/GRS) are required to register for at least 12 graduate hours each term. Undergraduate hours (courses numbered 100-400) and hours taken for audit (AU) do not count toward the required number of hours for the financial aid award. Students who have been awarded a graduate assistantship or graduate recruitment scholarship are required to complete an I-9 form in person at the Graduate College. Unless this form is completed, your first paycheck will be held.

Any questions concerning financial aid should be directed to the chair of the TE Department.

Financial Aid Resources

Funding for Research

Graduate Senate Grants (opens in a new window): The Graduate Student Senate provides grants for travel and scholarly work. 

Graduate Study and Educational Research Fund: Awards are made each term. 

Patton College Student Travel Award: All Patton College students are eligible for financial awards to attend conferences to present their research.