Minimum Stipend Rate Policy

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Minimum Stipend Rates

The monthly minimum stipend rates for academic RAs, TAs, and GAs (athletic GAs are excluded) with full appointment for the 2023–24 academic year are as follows:

  • Research Assistants: $2,160/month
  • Teaching Assistants: $2,160/month
  • Graduate Assistants: $2,160/month

The minimum rates for Graduate Assistants (athletic GAs are excluded) who are paid on an hourly basis are: $16.20/hour.  Students paid hourly are not eligible for health insurance subsidies.

Effective: August 2023
 
 

Minimum Stipend Rate Policy FAQs

What are the monthly minimum stipend rates for academic RAs, TAs, and GAs with full appointment for the 2022–23 academic year?

Effective: August 2022 - July 2023

 

Research Assistants: $2,000/month
Teaching Assistants: $2,000/month
Graduate Assistants: $2,000/month

The minimum rate for Graduate Assistants who are paid on an hourly basis is $15/hour.

NOTE: These rates do not apply to GAs in Athletics or Greek Life.

What are the monthly minimum stipend rates for academic RAs, TAs, and GAs with full appointment for the 2023–24 academic year?

Effective: August 2023 - July 2024

Research Assistants: $2,160/month
Teaching Assistants: $2,160/month
Graduate Assistants: $2,160/month

The minimum rate for Graduate Assistants who are paid on an hourly basis is $16.20/hour.

NOTE: These rates do not apply to GAs in Athletics or Greek Life.

Does the minimum stipend rate apply to GAs working in administrative offices?

Yes. However, the distribution of payment may vary by office. For example, one office might pay its GA for fall and spring semesters but not during the winter break, but will distribute the GA’s paycheck without interruption for the full academic year. We encourage all GAs to learn how their assigned office will distribute payment.

The minimum stipend rate policy does NOT apply to Athletics GAs or Greek Life GAs. These GAs should contact Taryn Gall in Athletics or Chloe Soloman in Greek Life for details on the policies that apply to them.