Assistantships, Scholarships and Other Financial Aid Information
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TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS IN THE SCHOOL OF NURSING
The University of Kansas School of Nursing offers teaching assistantships to graduate nursing students, as needed by the School, to support the teaching of undergraduate students. These teaching assistants usually work in the learning laboratory, assisting students in learning nursing technical skills by demonstrating, observing the students' practice and monitoring return demonstrations for determining competency. Learning labs are open some evenings and weekends. Teaching assistants are paid $12 per hour. Tuition adjustments (resident or non resident) are also included. These can be found in the University Timetable. Currently, the adjustments are:
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Occasionally, other teaching assistant assignments are made. For example, a graduate nursing student who is an experienced nursing teacher may be assigned a group of undergraduate students for clinical instruction under the supervision of a regular nursing faculty member. To apply for a teaching assistantship, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs, 913-588-1614. Applications are accepted as the need is determined. RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS IN THE SCHOOL OF NURSING Faculty researchers in the School of Nursing often require research assistants to help them in their projects. Research assistant duties include literature review, library searches, collection of raw data from research subjects, coding data, entering data and other duties related to the research project. These projects are of varying length and may be grant funded. Students are paid according to graduate status: doctoral students are paid $15 per hour and master's students are paid $12 per hour. Tuition adjustments are included but are not the same as for the teaching assistant. If one works 40% time or more as a research assistant, one becomes eligible for "hourly staff rates". This is described in the University Timetable and currently means that one qualifies for resident tuition. To determine if research assistant positions are currently available, contact the Office of Nursing Grants and Research, 913-588-1632. TRAINEESHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS Professional Nurse Traineeship Program Full-time traineeship support is available for one academic year if funds are available. A traineeship pays tuition/fees and a stipend in the amount of $600 per month. A student must be enrolled in at least 9 graduate credit hours (6 hours for summer semester) the semester(s) for which the traineeship is requested. Full-time traineeship recipients may not work for more than 20 hours a week. Traineeship funds may not be used for students preparing for careers in nursing research. Scholarships Scholarships are available on a semester-by-semester basis. The applicant must have completed at least 9 graduate credit hours by the semester for which the scholarship is requested. A student must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits during the semester for which the scholarship is awarded. To apply: Application for Traineeship/Scholarship forms are available in the School of Nursing, Office of Student Affairs, Graduate Desk, Room G020 SON Bldg. Distance education students may call 913-588-1621 or 888-588-1619 to have a form mailed to them. Students must apply for each semester: For spring semester, December 1, for summer semester, May 1, for fall semester, July 1. OTHER STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Graduate students may also apply for student loans and other types of federal financial assistance. Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form before their enrollment in graduate coursework. This form is available from the KUMC Student Financial Aid Office, (913) 588-5170. The office is located at 4008 Student Center, on the KUMC campus. |
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