Graduate assistantships remain one of the most valuable and practical learning opportunities for graduate students today. In addition to gaining real-world work experience, graduate assistants also receive a stipend or tuition discount that helps to offset the cost of graduate school.

The graduate assistantship application process differs by school, but many universities require applicants to submit an essay, GPA, and in some cases, attend an in-person or virtual interview as part of the...

Are you considering a graduate degree and hoping to lighten your financial load while doing so? A graduate assistantship — teaching assistantships, in particular — offer a variety of benefits that extend well beyond the financial.

It's no secret: Graduate assistant positions are competitive to secure.

That's because in order to successfully land a graduate assistantship, you have to demonstrate academic excellence in your program while competing with many other qualified and dynamic applicants.

So, how can you set yourself apart and give yourself a competitive edge? We're here to outline a list of recommended tips that might help you to do just that.

Graduate school is an investment — one that requires time, energy, and money. Especially today as higher education tuition costs continue to rise. 

While the benefits of graduate school are evident, it's also clear that graduate students want the assurance that they will enter the workforce equipped with the marketable, competitive skills needed to secure the career they want.   

One way that graduate students can gain practical field experience, deepen their academic understanding, and network...

As a PhD or doctoral candidate, you are already well on your way to obtaining the graduate degree program that is going to serve as a launching pad for the next step in your career. You’ve chosen the university that aligns with your values; you’ve chosen the field of study that matches your long term career goals; and now, you’re making strides to ensure that you are taking advantage of all of the experiential learning opportunities available to you.

For many graduate students, securing a graduate assistantship is critically important to their grad school experience and longterm career trajectories. The real-world, practical professional experience that a graduate assistantship position offers is invaluable to students interested in pursuing a teaching-focused or research-driven career.

We spoke to one graduate assistant — Shelby Bradford —

We've talked before about the value of a graduate assistantship, and we're here to give you one more real-life story about one graduate student who participated in a grad assistantship as a way of gaining professional experience and off-setting the cost of graduate school.

Here's what Amelia, a teaching graduate assistant at West Virginia University, had to say about her experience. 

Your graduate education is more than what you learn in the classroom — it’s also the work experience you gain and the networks you cultivate.

One way to obtain work experience in graduate school is through a graduate assistantship. A unique experience during graduate years, graduate assistantships provide an excellent learning environment, exposing students to what it is like to be in the workforce (and will also help you in financing graduate school!).

Here are a few reasons graduate...

Securing your economic future, personal growth, and career advancement requires strategic goal-planning. Pursuing a graduate degree can be one of the most significant decisions you can make as you consider return on investment of your energy, time, and money.

So, why should you apply to graduate school in 2022? As you think about the cost-benefits of choosing a graduate school to attend now, consider these 9 top reasons.