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The majority of students requesting aid receive some support through the graduate work-study program, graduate assistantships, and research grants. Current departmental stipends are $6,500 for a nine-month appointment, and include waiver of all tuition. There are often a number of outside assistantships available in school districts and other applied settings for more advanced program students, and program faculty select students for such opportunities on the basis of student skills, professional maturity, and performance in the program. These outside assistantships also typically include waiver of all tuition and frequently provide stipends considerably higher than usual (e.g., $9,000 to $15,000). There are currently 10 students (2nd, 3rd, or 4th year) funded on such outside assistantships.
The Department provides careful academic advisement for all students and counseling services are available through the University Counseling Center. Graduate students are provided access to a variety of computer services at no charge. On-campus housing is available for both single and married students, and the Hattiesburg area offers a wide selection of off-campus housing. |
