In accordance with the 2023-2025 GAU Collective Bargaining Agreement, graduate students with qualifying GA appointments are eligible for a semesterly fee relief payment. Qualifying appointments are encompassed by the following titles and job codes:
- Graduate Research Associate (9181)
- Graduate Research Assistant (9182)
- Graduate Teaching Associate (9183)
- Graduate Teaching Assistant (9184)
- Graduate Assistant (9185)
To be eligible, students must hold their appointment for the entire semester in which they are enrolled. Additionally, students must be enrolled full-time and have a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) of at least 0.25. Students with an FTE of at least 0.25 will receive a payment of $125, while students with an FTE of at least 0.5 will receive a payment of $250.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I determine my job code/title and FTE?
Please refer to your appointment offer letter to find your job code/title and FTE.
What counts as full-time academic enrollment?
Full-time enrollment is determined by the Graduate School. For the Fall, Spring, and Summer C semesters, this requires enrollment in 9 credit hours. For the Summer A and Summer B semesters, full-time enrollment requires a minimum of 5 credit hours.
When will I receive the scholarship?
The fee relief scholarship is distributed during the second week of classes and will be automatically applied to outstanding charges. If you have no outstanding charges, the scholarship will be refunded directly to you. Students classified as non-resident aliens may need to have their scholarship taxed and distributed directly by FSU Payroll Services.
I think I qualify for the fee relief, but I haven’t received it. What should I do?
Fee relief payments may be delayed for various reasons. If your appointment was entered late or does not cover the full semester, you may not receive the scholarship in the initial distribution. If you’ve confirmed that you are enrolled full-time and have an FTE of at least 0.25, please email ctl-gradfinance@fsu.edu to inquire about the status of your fee relief.
Where is this scholarship outlined in the bargaining agreement?
Details of the scholarship can be found in Article 22, ection 6 (page 54) of the bargaining agreement. View the agreement here.
