Graduate Information

Financial Assistance

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1. M.A. Candidates - Graduate Teaching Assistantships for those who view themselves, or are viewed by the faculty, as terminal M.A. candidates will ordinarily not be renewed.
2. Ph.D. Candidates - Graduate Teaching Assistantships for Ph.D. candidates are renewable on an annual basis up to a total of ten (10) semesters, if they come to the University of Kansas with a B.A. or B.S. degree. They are renewable for a total of three years if the student holds an M.A. degree when he/she comes to Kansas. In certain cases, the student may petition for an extra year.

Criteria for Renewal of Assistance

Renewal of graduate teaching assistantships is dependent upon satisfactory performance of all responsibilities associated with both the teaching and the student functions. This includes grades of at least a B average, satisfactory progress toward the degree, meeting all administrative responsibilities, and conducting classes in conformance with departmental policies.

. Three degrees from the University of Kansas

It is the policy of the Communication Studies Department to discourage students from receiving three academic degrees from the University of Kansas. Accordingly, if a student received a B.A. from the University of Kansas he/she will generally not be eligible for financial assistance consideration during his/her pursuit of more than one graduate degree (M.A. or Ph.D.).

*For more financial Aid information, visit KU's Office of Student Financial Aid Web site.