RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS:
Admission to the doctoral program in the School of Accounting typically includes an assistantship. The research assistantship is normally provided in the student's second and third years. Each student is assigned to a faculty member to work on research projects. Students develop as full partners on research projects with the expectation of co-authorship. The research assistantship is expected to result in one or more publications by the time the student graduates.
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS:
The teaching assistantship involves teaching one section each fall and spring semester. It is normally provided in the student's first and last years. Students are mentored by experienced faculty members to develop their teaching skills. Both the research and teaching assistantships pay approximately $1,556 per month for nine months, or $14,000 per year, based on 2007-08 budgeted amounts. This salary level will be increased to reflect any future increases in the university assistantship budgets.
SIGNING BONUS:
At the beginning of a student's first semester, the School of Business typically provides a $1,500 signing bonus.
SUMMER FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
Summer support up to $5,000 is available for student's in residence.
TUITION WAIVER SCHOLARSHIPS:
Non-resident tuition is waived for candidates who are awarded assistantships. In-state tuition waivers scholarships are also typically available.
UNIVERSITY-PAID MEDIAL INSURANCE:
Each doctoral student who is on an assistantship is automatically enrolled in the university-paid graduate student medical insurance plan (this covers student only, not family coverage). This coverage is for the full 12 months so long as the candidate is on an assistantship.
Typical financial aid package awarded to Ph.D. students in the School of Accounting
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| One-time moving allowance |
1,500
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| Assistantship (guaranteed for 4 years assuming satisfactory performance in the program and in fulfilling assigned duties) |
14,000
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| Summer support assistantship. |
7,000
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| Non-resident tuition waiver based on the assumption that a student takes 9 hrs in the fall and spring and 6 hrs in the summer ($554.75 per hour x 24 credit hours) |
13,314
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| In-state tuition waiver based on the assumption that a student takes 9 hrs in the fall and spring and 6 hrs in the summer ($148 per hour x 24 credit hours) |
3,552
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| University paid graduate student health insurance ($717 yearly) |
717
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| Total approximate annual value of financial aid |
$40,083
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OTHER GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS:
Numerous other grants and fellowships are available to candidates as they progress through the program
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