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Graduate Assistantships are only available to students who have been admitted with full standing into a Tennessee Tech graduate degree program.

A limited number of Graduate Assistantships are available throughout the University. Graduate Assistantships provide tuition remission at an in-state rate, covers the costs of the majority of your fees, and provides a modest monthly stipend. Graduate Assistants are responsible for all fees not covered by the assistantship.

Persons interested in applying for a Graduate Assistantship should submit their Graduate Assistantship application to the individual college or department they are interested in working with. Direct contact with each college or department is encouraged as additional application materials and references may be required and some departments may also have specific deadlines for assistantship applications.

Below are the instructions to apply for a Graduate Assistantship. The criteria listed are required for all assistantships; however, each department may require more information (e.g. letters of recommendation, personal statement, etc.). You must contact the department offering the GA position regarding additional material they may require.

Graduate Assistantship Application

Steps for Applying

1. Complete the Graduate Assistantship Application. (See link above.)

2. Save the application to your computer and email it as an attachment to the appropriate contact person. 

3. Along with the application, include your resume and any other additional information you feel may be helpful to the contact person.

4. Wait for a response from the contact person regarding additional information or documentation that may require be required (e.g. letters of recommendation, personal statement, etc.).

5. If you have not heard anything within one week, follow up with the department.

6.  You may also email your Graduate Assistantship Application and Resume to the College of Graduate Studies.

Additional Information

There is no limit to the number of graduate assistant positions you may apply for.

In order to begin your assistantship, you must be fully admitted into your graduate degree program and be enrolled as a full-time graduate student.

In order to remain eligible for an assistantship, you must maintain a minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 each semester.

Current Assistantship Openings

Check this page often - we will post openings when we receive notification of openings.

December 12, 2023:

The Center for Rural Innovation (TCRI) at Tennessee Tech is actively seeking a graduate assistant to contribute to the operational aspects of the Smart Grid Deployment Consortium (SGDC). The SGDC, a groundbreaking research grant and the largest in Tennessee Tech's history, aims to facilitate the deployment and commercialization of innovative smart grid technologies benefiting electric utilities in rural areas across Tennessee, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Moreover, this project will play a pivotal role in supporting startup businesses focused on developing smart grid technologies and utilizing generative artificial intelligence in these states, aiding them in scaling their operations. Project collaborators include the TCRI, TN Tech’s Center for Energy Systems Research, Appalachian regional Commission,TVA, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, LaunchTN, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), MIT Lincoln Lab, Penn State University, and West Virginia University. This opportunity will provide invaluable real-world experience and serve as a significant enhancement to your resume. We are specifically seeking a graduate business student with robust skills in management, organization, data collection, data analysis, and more to actively contribute to our operations. As part of this exciting opportunity, we are pleased to offer a stipend of $1,200 per month. Additionally, we will cover up to 12 hours in course fees per semester to support your academic pursuits. For additional information, please reach out to Michael Aikens, Director of TCRI maikens@tntech.edu.

Tax Implications

Tuition benefits offered to research and teaching graduate assistants are generally excluded from taxation.  It is important to note that support graduate assistants may encounter taxation. The Business Office at Tech has provided a detailed summary of tax implications on tuition benefits.  We suggest you review this document to understand how taxation may impact your stipend.


Training for Graduate Assistants

Training for Graduate Assistants will be assigned by the department.  Training may include courses accessible in your Eagle account, iLearn account, or via Tech Express. For information see your department administrative assistant.

Graduate Assistants should familiarize themselves with all FERPA requirements.