The university maintains
a number of assistantships for graduate work, most of which are awarded
on an academic achievement basis. Applicants for the School Psychology
Program are highly competitive in these awards. Because the number of
awards varies annually, interested students should apply by February
1st of each calendar year.
Other financial aid awards,
such as Pell Grants and Stafford Loans, are available on a needs basis.
These awards are applied for through the University's Financial Aid
Office, Room 116, Gilchrist Hall, 1-800-772-2736. Perkins Loans are
eligible for cancellation. Please
see the Perkins Loan Cancellation page for
additional information.
Only full-time students are
admitted to the UNI School Psychology Program. It is recommended that
students limit any work outside of the program to less than 20 hours
per week, as experience indicates that working in excess of this will
have a detrimental effect on performance in the program. Graduate Assistants
in the School Psychology Program are strongly encouraged to work no
more than 10 hours per week outside of their assistantship. This restriction
applies only when classes are in session. Students may work additional
hours during breaks or summer.
Federal Student Aid
Programs
Various Federal Student Aid
programs are available to students. Because financial assistance for
graduate study is a complex subject, students are strongly encouraged
to discuss their financial needs with personnel at the Office of Financial
Aid, 319-273-3700.
Graduate Assistantships
and Scholarships
A limited number of graduate
assistantships are available to qualified full-time students who are
in residence during the time of the assistantship appointment. Students
are also encouraged to apply for a graduate tuition stipend or scholarship.
Information about stipends and scholarships, along with application
forms is available on the Graduate
College website, or can be found by clicking on the following links.
Graduate
Assistantship Stipend Application Form (Due February 1st)
Graduate
Tuition Scholarship Application Form (Due February 1st)
The awarding of assistantships
is competitive and limited by available resources. The number of assistantships
awarded in any given year is subject to the availability of resources
and is reevaluated annually. Students who receive an assistantship during
the MAE year will be given first consideration for Ed.S. year assistantships,
only if the work they have done for their assistantship during the MAE
year is deemed satisfactory. Typically, the department has several half-time
assistantship positions available. Applications for graduate assistantships
and stipends should be completed by February 1st, to
be considered for the following fall semester.
Questions: If you have questions
about the program or the application process, please contact Dr. Kimberly
Knesting at 319-273-3840 or kimberly.knesting@uni.edu.
