Funding
Start Your School Psychology Career
Earning a graduate degree in school psychology is an important step toward your future career. Our program strives to support students through assistantships, scholarships, grants and other opportunities. These positions can help lower the cost of school while also giving you hands-on experience, chances to work with faculty, and skills that will prepare you for your career.
The School Psychology programs have Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education status.
Teaching Assistantships
The School of Psychological Sciences has a limited number of teaching assistantships that are sometimes assigned to advanced doctoral students in school psychology. These regularly budgeted positions are for nine months, carrying a teaching responsibility of three to six credits each semester. A limited number of summer assignments are available. Additional positions are occasionally available on a one-semester basis.
Research Assistantships
The programs in School Psychology are typically able to offer a full- or part-time graduate assistantship to each incoming doctoral student, as well as to a limited number of incoming Ed.S. students. Students assist faculty with research and receive a waiver of tuition (based on full or part time position), and a stipend. Additional assistantships are often available through contract and grant projects in other units of the University.
Fellowships/Scholarships
Various scholarships may be available to students by completing the Universal Scholarship Application through the Office of Financial Aid. Other opportunities include Graduate Dean’s Scholarships and diversity scholarships.
Other Opportunities
Other opportunities may be available. For example, the Graduate Student Association offers travel awards for students making presentations at professional conferences.
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Michelle Athanasiou
Chair and Professor