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All Applicants Follow all form instructions carefully. To avoid a
delay, answer each item accurately. If you have questions, contact
the Financial Aid Office; phone 814-732-5555 or 888-611-2680.
You may also e-mail finaid@edinboro.edu.
Graduate Assistantships
A number of graduate assistantships are available each year. Eligibility
for an assistantship includes (1) acceptance into a graduate program, (2)
enrollment for full-time study which is a minimum of nine credit hours
per semester and, (3) acceptance by the director of the office where
assigned.
Two types of graduate assistantships are available.
I. Graduate assistantship with tuition waiver and work stipend renew-
able with program head's approval, good academic standing, and
fulfillment of work assignment each semester.
A. Full-time graduate assistantships require enrollment of nine
credits each semester and include
1.
Remission of course tuition
2.
Stipend of $7.00 per hour for 275 hours of work per
semester
B. Half-time graduate assistantships require enrollment of nine
credits each semester and include
1.
Remission of one-half of course tuition
2.
Stipend of $7.00 per hour for 137.5 hours of work per
semester
II. Graduate assistantship with one-half tuition waiver and federal
work study renewable with program head's approval, good aca-
demic standing, continued eligibility for federal work study fund-
ing, and fulfillment of a minimum of 100 hours of work per semes-
ter payable through federal work study award. Requires enrollment
of nine credits each semester.
NOTE: This assistantship will be withdrawn if the student becomes inel-
igible for federal work study funding as determined by federal regula-
tions.
Assistantships in residential life also include a waiver of charges for a
private room in the residence hall.
A limited number of pro-rated Assistantships are available for the sum-
mer.
If a graduate assistant drops below nine graduate hours in a semester, the
assistantship award will be revoked and the student will have to remit to
the University the tuition and fees balance for that term. A graduate
assistant who drops below nine graduate credit hours will also be respon-
sible for paying FICA taxes on stipend earnings already paid for that
term.
Graduate assistantships do not cover the tuition and fees for the intern-
ship term. Graduate assistantships cannot be granted or continued during
the internship term or student teaching term.
Applications can be obtained from the Office of Graduate Studies and
Research.
Internships
Some graduate programs include an Internship as part of the curricular
plan. Selection of a site for an Internship cannot include a situation
where a student is hired as an employee; however, some sites do provide
a stipend, and students may select such a site. Students should consult
with their advisors when selecting a site for an Internship. The advisor
will assist the student to complete the necessary arrangements (including
the application form) for the Internship. Completed applications must be
submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research for approval
before the student registers for the Internship. Internships are to be
arranged at off-campus sites only.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Admission and Matriculation
Miller Analogies Examination
The Miller Analogies Examination is given periodically on the campus
of Edinboro University. Presently, a $40.00 non-refundable fee is
charged for this examination and an advanced registration is required. A
copy of the registration form and a schedule of dates and times may be
obtained at the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. The Miller
Analogies Test may be taken at any designated test center. A list of the
test centers may be obtained from the Psychological Corporation, 555
Academic Court, San Antonio, TX 78204-2498.
Graduate Record Examination
The general test is given year-round at computer-based testing centers.
In Erie, contact the Sylvan Learning Center at 814-864-6100. For other
testing sites see www.gre.org or call 800-473-2255.
Residency Classification
A graduate student is classified as a Pennsylvania resident for tuition
purposes if he or she has a Pennsylvania domicile. Domicile is defined
as the place where one intends to and does, in fact, permanently reside.
Continuous residence in Pennsylvania for a period of 12 months prior to
the registration for a course is considered to be one of many factors of
evidence for a Pennsylvania domicile. Students not having a
Pennsylvania domicile are considered to be non-residents of the State
and are required to pay the fees established for non-residents.
The Office of Graduate Studies and Research will at the time of admis-
sion establish a residency classification for each student. This classifica-
tion will be based on available information on the student's domicile.
Registration Procedures
Information regarding registration is mailed to all active graduate stu-
dents prior to each semester and summer sessions. Students may regis-
ter online using S.C.O.T.S., by fax, mail or by person at the Scheduling
Office located in Hamilton Hall. If registration is processed during the
pre-registration interval, payment can be delayed. Students registering
later should be prepared to pay for tuition and fees. A fee of $25.00 is
charged for late registration. Newly admitted students will be informed
of the registration process at the time of admission.
Identification Cards
A graduate identification card is required of all students enrolled in a
graduate course at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. The ID card is
required to check out materials from the Baron-Forness Library, to pick
up any University check (loan, payroll, etc.), to use any of the computer
labs on campus, and to attend any of the University events. The ID card
remains valid each session for which the student is enrolled. ID cards
can be obtained at the ID Access Center located in the Van Houten
Dining Hall lobby Monday through Friday 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. (or
other times by appointment).
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