Earn Your Graduate Degree While Gaining Professional Experience
Paul Smith’s ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò Graduate Assistantships provide qualified graduate students with financial support and hands-on experience while they pursue their master’s degree. Graduate Assistants contribute to campus operations through meaningful work while building skills that connect directly to their academic and professional goals.
Graduate Assistantship Benefits
Graduate Assistants receive:
- 73% tuition scholarship for all semesters while holding the assistantship (a total value of $25,184)
- $5,000 stipend per semester during the Fall and Spring semesters ($10,000 total)
- 20 hours per week of paid graduate assistant work experience
- Reduced-rate on-campus housing available during Fall and Spring semesters ($100/month)
- Opportunities to gain professional experience through campus roles in teaching, coaching, student support, and other areas
With the Graduate Assistantship, the estimated net tuition cost is:
- Natural Resources Master’s Degree: less than $10,000
- Sustainable Tourism Master’s Degree: just over $11,000
For the 2026 academic cycle, Paul Smith’s ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò will offer 1–2 Graduate Assistantship positions.
Students who have been admitted to a graduate degree program at Paul Smith’s ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò and are enrolled in at least six graduate-level credits per semester are eligible to apply.
Graduate Assistantships are available to both full-time and eligible part-time graduate students. Positions are posted through the Paul Smith’s ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò career webpage.
Graduate Assistants support the ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò through a variety of campus roles. Responsibilities may include teaching support, coaching, student services, research assistance, or other academic and operational needs.
Each Graduate Assistant receives a job description outlining their specific responsibilities. Graduate Assistants work approximately 20 hours per week during each academic semester.
The Graduate Assistantship includes a tuition waiver covering 73% of tuition while the student is actively serving in the program. Tuition scholarships are subject to applicable IRS regulations, and additional requirements may apply for international students.
The program does not cover food, textbooks, insurance, course fees, or other student expenses. The $5,000 semester stipend is provided to help offset these additional costs.
Graduate Assistants are also eligible for reduced-rate campus housing during the semesters they work for the ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò. Off-campus housing is available at the student’s own expense.
Applying for a Graduate Assistantship begins with a conversation. Complete the Graduate Inquiry Form to request more information and learn about available opportunities.
After your application is received, Human Resources and the supervising faculty or staff member will review applications and coordinate interviews with qualified candidates.