Graduate Assistantships
Overview of Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Student Assistantships Catalog
University policies that outline minimum employment standards for graduate and professional
assistantships at UH.
Conditions of Service
General employment policies applicable to all graduate student assistants.
Salaries/Stipends
Salary and stipend rates vary by position type, department, and college.
GTF Eligibility & Research Assistant Hiring Policy
To be eligible for the Graduate Tuition Fellowship (GTF), Research Assistants must
be hired under the RA/TE (Research Assistant/Tuition Eligible) job code.
Employment Guidelines for International Students
International Student Employment Hiring Process
Outlines the required steps and procedures for hiring international students, before
and after their arrival in the U.S.
International Student Employment Hiring Process Map
Visual guide summarizing hiring steps for both students and administrators.
International Student Employment Hiring Process Map Administrators
Step-by-step guide for administrators to complete international student hiring procedures.
International Student Employment Hiring Process Map Students
Step-by-step guide for international students to complete hiring requirements.
Employment of Foreign Nationals
UH Human Resources guidelines for employing international students.
Non-Resident Tuition Waivers
Application for Non-Resident Tuition Waiver Dependents and Assistantships
Required form for non-resident students applying for tuition waivers based on assistantship
or dependent eligibility.
MAPP 11.03.03: Non-Resident Tuition Employment Waivers
University policy and procedures for non-resident students (or their qualifying dependents)
to apply for tuition waivers under Texas Education Code.
Non-Resident Tuition Waiver Deadlines
- Summer 2025: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
- Fall 2025: Monday, September 8, 2025
- Spring 2026: Monday, February 2, 2026
Graduate Assistantship Overload
Graduate Assistantship Overload Request Form
For graduate assistants requesting approval to work beyond the standard 0.5 FTE appointment.
Graduate Student Assistantships (GR-SOP-Finance-03)
University form used to request graduate assistantship overload.
Helpful Resources
Cougar Pathway
An online platform for scheduling appointments, uploading résumés, and finding job
and assistantship opportunities.
Human Resources
Employment guidelines for graduate assistants, including eligibility and benefits.
International Student and Scholar Services
Policies and support for international graduate students seeking employment.
Student Employment
Overview of employment opportunities for graduate and professional students.
University Career Services
Career support and job search resources for graduate and professional students.
Student Health Insurance
Information about health insurance coverage for graduate assistants.