Compensation

All assistantships receive a monthly stipend and a tuition fellowship. Interested applicants should refer to the Graduate Assistant Handbook for specific information relating to eligibility, academic load, employment percentages, and stipends.

• Graduate Assistant Handbook

International Students

All international students with graduate assistantships who receive a temporary Illinois State University identification number from International Studies must obtain a Social Security Number (SSN). The student must contact the Social Security Administration office to obtain the SSN before a paycheck can be issued. Upon receiving a SSN, the student must notify the following areas of the SSN to ensure their paycheck can be processed:

• Non-Resident Alien Tax Specialist
• Registration Office