General Academic Regulations & Requirements
Graduate Student Assistantships
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Insurance Coverage for Graduate Student Assistants
State legislation allows the University of Houston to extend to qualified students holding graduate student appointment positions the option to enroll in the university's group medical insurance programs. All coverage plans are identical to the plans offered to regular benefits-eligible faculty and staff of the University. Students holding graduate student appointment positions are not eligible to participate in state retirement programs and other benefits extended to regular benefits-eligible employees.