Most departments offering graduate degrees have funds for graduate assistantships. The amount of the award may vary but includes the waiver of tuition. Graduate assistants will normally be required to carry a 9 credit hour course load. By an act of Congress, all graduate assistants must submit an approved I-9 form. Payment of the GA stipend will not be authorized until this form is accepted by the Human Resources Office. Inquiries about graduate fellowships, work-study opportunities, loans, and other forms of financial assistance for graduate students should be directed to the Graduate College Office or to the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Marshall University , Huntington , WV , 25755 . A limited number of graduate and professional tuition waivers are available through the Graduate College in line with state and institutional policy. Announcements are made at the appropriate time concerning procedures and deadline dates for each semester. 

Students wishing to apply for Graduate Assistantships through the Forensic Science Program should do the following prior to the beginning of each academic term:

Provide a cover letter and resume which addresses the student’s area of interest, e.g. CODIS, forensic chemistry, computer forensics, pollen project and/or microbial forensics. The student will deliver the cover letter and resume to Senior Administrative Secretary in the front office of the Forensic Science Center, who will make an appointment with the appropriate supervisor or instructor for all area(s) indicated as follows.

If successful, the supervisor or instructor will send a letter to the Forensic Science Program stating the following:

• Student’s Name
• Position
• Intent to Hire
• Inclusive Dates
• Amount and Method of Payment