Graduate Assistantships
Overview of Graduate Assistantships
- Graduate Student Assistantships Catalog
University policies that outline minimum employment standards for graduate and professional assistantships at UH.
- Conditions of Service
General employment policies applicable to all graduate student assistants.
- Salaries/Stipends
Salary and stipend rates vary by position type, department, and college.
- GTF Eligibility & Research Assistant Hiring Policy
To be eligible for the Graduate Tuition Fellowship (GTF), Research Assistants must be hired under the RA/TE (Research Assistant/Tuition Eligible) job code.
Employment Guidelines for International Students
- International Student Employment Hiring Process
Outlines the required steps and procedures for hiring international students, before and after their arrival in the U.S.
- International Student Employment Hiring Process Map
Visual guide summarizing hiring steps for both students and administrators.
- International Student Employment Hiring Process Map - Administrators
Step-by-step guide for administrators to complete international student hiring procedures.
- International Student Employment Hiring Process Map - Students
Step-by-step guide for international students to complete hiring requirements.
- Employment of Foreign Nationals
UH Human Resources guidelines for employing international students.
Non-Resident Tuition Waivers
- Application for Non-Resident Tuition Waiver Dependents and Assistantships
Required form for non-resident students applying for tuition waivers based on assistantship or dependent eligibility.
- MAPP 11.03.03: Non-Resident Tuition Employment Waivers
- Non-Resident Tuition Waiver Deadlines
Graduate Assistantship Overload
- Graduate Assistantship Overload Request Form
For graduate assistants requesting approval to work beyond the standard 0.5 FTE appointment.
- Graduate Student Assistantships (GR-SOP-Finance-03)
University form used to request graduate assistantship overload.
Helpful Resources
- Cougar Pathway
An online platform for scheduling appointments, uploading résumés, and finding job and assistantship opportunities.
- Human Resources
Employment guidelines for graduate assistants, including eligibility and benefits.
- Insurance Coverage Eligibility
- International Student and Scholar Services
Policies and support for international graduate students seeking employment.
- Student Employment
Overview of employment opportunities for graduate and professional students.
- University Career Services
Career support and job search resources for graduate and professional students.
- Student Health Insurance
Information about health insurance coverage for graduate assistants.