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University of Minnesota  Procedure

Calculating Graduate Assistant Tuition Benefits

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A. Steps in Calculations

To calculate the amount of graduate assistant tuition benefit for 2026-2027, carry out the following steps:

  1. Multiply the appointment percentage by two
  2. Multiply this number by the maximum tuition benefit for the specific classification (see table)
Example: Calculating Tuition Benefit Percentage from Appointment Percentage
Appointment percentageMultiplierTuition benefit percentage
25%x 250%
Example: Calculating Tuition Benefit received from Tuition Benefit Percentage
Maximum tuition benefitTuition benefit percentageTuition benefit received
$10,962.00x 50%$5,481.00
Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, Administrative Fellow, Medical Fellow, Dental Fellow classifications (Medical Fellows must work 100 percent time to receive 100% tuition benefit.)
Appointment PercentageBenefitTuition
12.5%25%$2,740.50
25%50%$5,481.00
33%66%$7,234.92
50%100%$10,962.00
Advanced Masters and Ph.D. Candidate Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, and Administrative Fellow classifications
Appointment PercentageBenefitTuition
12.5%25%$456.75
25%50%$913.50
33%66%$1,205.82
50%100%$1,827.00
Legal Project Assistant with Benefits classification
Appointment PercentageBenefitTuition
12.5%25%$6,753.00
25%50%$13,506.00
33%66%$17,827.92
50%100%$27,012.00