MARIST
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Assistantship Application (For Full-Time Students only)
Graduate Assistantships are awarded to a select and limited number of full-time students who have demonstrated a
strong academic record. A graduate assistantship is an award valued at up to $4500 per year in the form of a tuition
waiver and stipend. Graduate assistants work 10 hours per week with faculty in the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences and perform duties such as assisting with research projects, teaching, coordination of program activities, and related
work. Such experience is a particular advantage for students who intend to pursue admission to doctoral programs. In
recent years, assistants have co-presented research with faculty at various psychology conferences. Additional funds are
available to support student research and presentations. The typical award will last two years (upon successful completion
of year one) and students may be asked to either be on campus, or with the approval of the Faculty supervisor, complete
assignments off campus. The application for a graduate assistantship should accompany the admission application for
the MA in Mental Health Counseling, the MA in School Psychology, MA in Educational Psychology, or the Master in Education. Awards are announced no later than May 1.
PERSONAL DATA
Last name:
Social Security #:
First name:
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F
Middle:
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Mailing address:
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
In an essay of 500 words or less, please tell us (beyond what we read in your resumé) how your interests, skills, values and
experiences have shaped your aspirations for graduate work. State your goals, experience, qualifications, and abilities that
enable you to qualify for a graduate assistantship at Marist College.
RESUMÉ
Please submit a current resumé with your application that lists educational, employment, and leadership experiences.
PLACEMENT PREFERENCE
Please indicate areas of research interest in order for Marist College to find the appropriate placement for you.
Note: all requests may not be possible to arrange.
The information that I have presented is true and correct. I understand that incomplete or false information may make me
ineligible for assistantship consideration. I authorize Marist College to conduct routine inquiry, which may include
contacting present and previous employers, during the process of my application to secure necessary information to
determine eligibility.
Signature of applicant:
Date:
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In order to be considered for an assistantship, please attach this application form and the accompanying documents to your
completed graduate application and submit to the Graduate Admissions Office by the application deadline. It is the policy
of Marist College not to discriminate on the basis of gender, national orgin, color, religion, or disability.
Rev. 2/11