Learn more about Financial Aid for graduate students at Radford University.
Scholarships are available to graduate students through the Radford University Foundation Scholarships.
Learn more about graduate tuition and fees.
Purpose and Overview
Graduate assistantships at Radford University provide financial support to high-quality
full-time students while enhancing their educational experience. These positions offer
stipends, professional skills, and emphasize the student-mentor relationship, focusing
on academic progress and professional development.
Types of Assistantships
Eligibility and Requirements
Must be enrolled full-time (9 credit hours), maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and complete
all necessary tax forms. International students must verify work authorization and
meet specific visa requirements.
Application Process
Students are automatically considered for assistantships upon admission. Additional
applications for summer positions are accepted via resume submission to gradaffairs@radford.edu.
Stipends & Responsibilities
Performance & Evaluation
Assistantships require professional fulfillment of assigned duties, adherence to
university regulations, and regular evaluations by supervisors.
Additional Information
Graduate assistants are covered by liability insurance, exempt from Social Security
tax if enrolled at least half-time, and are not eligible for sick leave benefits.
Additional employment is discouraged due to study demands.
For more details, please email gradaffairs@radford.edu
Full-time Virginia educators (K-12) can qualify to pay a reduced tuition rate for
Radford University courses offered on and off campus. Educators (teachers, administrators,
counselors, and librarians) can be enrolled for a graduate degree, additional endorsements,
or for re-licensure. Radford University has implemented this policy as recognition
of the importance for Virginia educators to enhance their professional knowledge and
skills.
The reduced rate for educators for the 2024-2025 Academic Year is $470 per credit
hour for part time enrollment. The semester total for full time enrollment is $5634.
To learn more about eligibility and apply, view the Application Requirements [PDF]
The Office of Graduate Affairs has limited funds to provide financial assistance to degree seeking graduate students presenting research at professional conferences or pursuing academic research. Graduate students are eligible for up to $500 per academic year, per student.