When you apply for admission to a graduate degree program in the Frost School of Music, you will automatically be considered for a Graduate Assistantship. Therefore, you do not need to submit a separate application for this award. Graduate Assistants many times help faculty members with teaching, thus they are commonly referred to as “teaching assistants” or, “TAs.” All applicants are considered, including applicants who live in the United States, as well as international applicants.
These highly-competitive awards consist of a partial or full-tuition waiver, as well as a monthly stipend during the academic year (i.e., from August to May). All doctoral TAs also receive partial health insurance coverage. The maximum value of our teaching assistantships is as follows:
Full Tuition Waiver:
Type of Student |
Credits Required per semester |
Masters Degree/ Artist Diploma student |
9 - 10 credits |
Doctoral Student |
10 credits |
Full Stipend:
Type of Student |
Amount per Academic Year |
Masters Degree/ Artist Diploma student |
$12,000 |
Doctoral Student |
$19,950 |
Graduate assistantships are awarded to individuals who submit exceptionally strong applications and who have a demonstrated ability to contribute to their intended degree program. For example, some graduate assistants help faculty teach classes, or they can independently teach classes and lessons. Other graduate assistants may contribute to faculty research or assist with administrative duties. Graduate assistants who are majoring in instrumental performance (classical or jazz), also participate in the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra as part of their duties.