Nutrition and Food Science: Be Part of the Solution

Financial Aid

The Department of Nutrition and Food Science offers a number of graduate teaching assistantships which support students in our Graduate Programs.

Current students must submit applications for teaching assistantships for fall to their Graduate Program office by January 31.
New students who are interested in a teaching position for fall should complete the Merit-Base Award Form and submit it to their Graduate Program office by January 10.
International teaching assistants who are not native speakers of English are required by the University of Maryland to take part in the International Teaching Assistant evaluation prior to the start of classes. This includes international teaching assistants who may have been educated entirely in English and those with Bachelor and Master degrees from universities in English-speaking countries. Maryland English Institute for more information.
Teaching assistant decisions are usually acted upon by May 1.
Graduate Assistants receive a stipend plus health insurance. Tuition fees (up to 10 credits per semester) for teaching assistants are waived by the University. Teaching assistants on nine month appointments receive a 4 credit tuition waiver in the winter term.
A limited number of research assistantships are available from grant funds with the student assisting in the research supported under the grant. The research often may be applicable to the thesis or dissertation. The tuition for graduate research assistants is charged at the in-state rate; it often is paid directly by the supporting grant. Research assistantships generally are not awarded until after students have attended classes and are known to faculty. Once enrolled, you should contact your Faculty Advisor about these opportunities.
The University of Maryland offers a number of special support mechanisms for qualified minority students. Other types of financial aid are also available, including a work-study program, grants, fellowships, and loans.
View the Graduate School for more information.

For more information, contact nfscinfo@umd.edu

Last updated: 03/10/2009