Benefits for RAs and TAs at the UW

RA/TA/SAs who work 20 hours/week for a quarter and are paid through UW receive the benefits below:

• The non-resident portion of tuition is waived. The resident portion of the tuition is paid by the student’s faculty supervisor, and the student pays approximately $240/quarter in student fees.
• Medical, dental & vision insurance are provided free.
• Monthly salary for 20 hrs/week in 2008-09 as follows:
  • Master’s Student: $1,488/month
  • PhD Student: $1,598/month
• Small raises apply each year.  PhD Candidates get a raise the quarter after the passing General Exam.
• This salary is enough for one person to live in shared housing.

Types of Funding Available
Fellowships
How to Select and Contact Faculty to Look for a Research Assistant (RA) Position
International Students
Tuition and Residency Information
Accepting a Funding Offer

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Updated 02/26/08