26.03.99.R0.01 Waiver of Out-of-State Fees for Master's and Doctoral Assistants

Effective: September 1, 1996

Reviewed by: Graduate Council FY03

Supplements System Policy: System Policy 26.01

Supplements System Regulation: 26.01.01

1. A nonresident student who holds a full-time master’s or doctoral assistantship may have out-of-state fees waived.

2. To be eligible to receive a waiver of out-of-state fees, a master's or doctoral assistant must:

a. meet the minimum academic requirements (minimum grade point average and GRE or GMAT score) for holding an assistantship;

b. be employed at least half-time in an assistant position, i.e., hold a full-time assistantship in which the student teaches a minimum of six semester hours per semester or works a minimum of twenty hours per week;

c. be involved in teaching, research or a service function which relates to their degree program.

3. Students desiring a waiver should contact The Graduate School to confirm their eligibility.

4. Final determination of eligibility will rest with the Dean for Graduate Studies and Research.

References: Prior ETSU Policy B-69; Procedure A26.01

Contact for Interpretation: Dean of Graduate Studies and Research