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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