Graduate assistants enjoy many perks including tuition remission worth up to $7508 for in state students and $20,960 for out of state students (these figures are based on estimates for 2011-2012 tuition costs). Graduate assistants are expected to pay dedicated fees.
The graduate assistant receives a stipend worth $6,472 (this figure is based on the 2009-2010 stipend), a 10% discount on books and 20% discount on other purchases from the Ball State Bookstore and a discounted rate on a two bedroom apartment in Scheidler apartment complex.
Live-in graduate advisors are also provided an apartment or private room in the chapter facility with utilities paid worth $5,500.
That’s a total package for Greek Council Graduate Advisors worth $13,980 for in state students and $27,432 for out of state students. The package for Live-in advisors is worth $19,480 for in state students and $32,932 for out of state students.