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Graduate Aid

To apply for financial aid as a graduate student, please complete a FAFSA.

Graduate Assistant Program

Bob Jones University and BJU Education Group are pleased to offer employment to our graduate students. Designated Graduate Assistant positions are available in two categories: Academic Graduate Assistants, which are typically 9-month positions, and Staff Graduate Assistants, which are typically 12-month positions.

These 30-hour, part-time, benefited positions are reserved for those who wish to continue their education while working part-time. They are offered in departments all across campus with opportunities for many different skill sets. Please see below for more specific information concerning our Graduate Assistant opportunities.

*International student requirements will differ.

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Academic GA Positions

Teaching, Residence Hall, and Instructional Graduate Assistants work/teach part-time on a 9-month basis. The agreement begins during the month of August and operates on an annual notification basis.

Benefits for these positions include sick time and the option of university health insurance. Work/teaching responsibilities are assigned by department supervisors. GA positions will not be dependent upon scholarships awarded.

Staff GA Positions

Staff Graduate Assistants are hired on a 30-hour week, 12-month basis and operate on either 2-week or 30-day notification basis dependent upon the position.

Benefits for these positions include paid personal time, sick time, and the option of university health insurance. Position responsibilities are assigned by department supervisors. GA positions will not be dependent upon scholarships awarded.


Educator Professional Development Program

To encourage the continued professional improvement of Christian school leaders and teachers, BJU offers the Educator Professional Development Program. Employees of Christian schools who have been approved for a graduate education program (MEd in Teaching and Learning or MS in Educational Leadership) are eligible for a 50% discount on tuition for graduate online courses that fulfill degree requirements.

The discount does not apply to required deficiencies. For further information contact the financial aid office.