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.
Minimum Stipend Rate Policy FAQs
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.
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.
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.