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Research assistantships (RAs), graduate assistantships (GAs), fellowships, and scholarships are academic awards offered by the University, academic departments, and by the Dean’s Office. Loans and work study employment are distributed by the Office of Financial Aid and are awarded through the Financial Aid Office beginning with applicant completion of a Lehigh University Graduate Student Financial Aid application.

The College and Department of Education & Human Services allocates scholarship awards to the six academic programs. These scholarships are disbursed on needs-basis, seniority-basis, or merit-basis (left to the discretion of the program faculty). The top priority for student scholarship funding is given to full-time doctoral students.
 
Assistance for doctoral students:
  • Tuition scholarship (tuition credits only)
  • Graduate assistant (GA) (tuition credits plus stipend)
    • Full-time (20 hours/week & 9 credits/semester)*
    • Part-time (10 hours/week & 3-4 credits/semester)*
  • Grant opportunities
  • Research assistant (RA) (tuition credits plus stipend)
  • Personnel preparation/training grants

Assistance for master's students:

  • Full-time work opportunities (with part-time tuition credits) at Centennial School, an approved private school and outreach consultation program, for students who have intense emotional and behavioral needs. Graduate students are typically employed as full-time teachers, although other part-time experiences are sometimes available (e.g., job coaches). Full or part-time salary plus tuition. Contact: Dr. Michael George, (610) 266-6500. 
  • Community Supports Programs for People with Disabilities: Numerous opportunities for employment are offered through one of three Community Supports Programs for People with Disabilities. 
    • Community Choices provides innovative and inclusive day supports for adults with severe disabilities. Master's degree students are typically employed as full-time instructors in the program's varied community-based sites. Full-time salary plus tuition benefits. For more information contact Donna Lacey, Program Director, at: (610) 758-3229.
    • Lehigh Support for Community Living provides innovative community living supports in home and community settings for adults with developmental disabilities. Community inclusion and person-centered planning are emphasized. Master's degree students are typically employed as part-time support staff (stipend plus full tuition) or as full-time program supervisors (salary plus tuition benefits). For more information contact Dr. Freya Koger, Program Director, (610) 758-4888 or Amy McCrae (610) 758-3247.
    • Transition and Assessment Services works in partnership with local school districts, program provides individualized   transition services for students with developmental disabilities age 18-22 and supported employment services for young adults.  All services are provided in inclusive work and community, including college, settings. Master’s degree students are typically employed full-time at various work and community based sites. For more information contact: Dr. Freya Koger, Program Director, at (610) 758-4888.
The College also offers Scholarship Awards:

*Graduate assistants (GA) typically work ten hours/week and receive a $7,000 stipend over the course of 9 months. These assistantships can sometimes be enhance to a total of 20 hours/week. Our full-time students typically take 9 credits/semester and cannot take more than 10 credits/semester.

Lehigh University offers The University Doctoral Fellowship and The University Doctoral Presidential Fellowship through the Office of Vice President and Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Studies office. Lehigh also offers the President's Scholar's Program to undergraduates who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by providing a fifth year of free tuition. 
 
We encourage you to visit Lehigh University's Office of Financial Aid. Their website will provide you with information and resources for financing your graduate education.