Brandeis combines the resources of a world-class research university with the personal attention of a liberal arts setting. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers 17 doctoral programs and more than 40 master's and postbaccalaureate programs.
One of the key differences at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is our emphasis on interdisciplinary learning. You will learn the importance of connecting with people who have a broad range of expertise and experience.
We support all doctoral students and the majority of master’s and post-baccalaureate students who maintain satisfactory academic progress with loans and scholarships.
Professional development at GSAS is for PhD and MA students in all departments and in all stages of their career. Whether you are just starting or are about to finish your degree, the resources we provide are for you. Our goal is to enable students to pursue fulfilling careers in the private sector, academia, non-profits and government.
Tuition Waivers for Teaching Assistants, Course Assistants, or Graders
To be eligible for a partial tuition waiver, GSAS students hired as TAs, CAs or Graders must meet the following criteria:
The student is beyond full-time residency in their program (i.e., Post-Resident or Continuation residency for PhD students or Extended Master’s residency for master’s students).
The student has less than 100% coverage of their tuition from another source.
The teaching assignment is in addition to the student’s program requirements.
In eligible cases, the following waivers are applied:
PhD Students:
Students serving as TAs or Graders are eligible for a 100% tuition waiver.
Students serving as half-TAs or half-Graders are eligible for a waiver up to the value of the Continuation fee.
Master’s Students:
Students serving as CAs or Graders are eligible for a tuition waiver of 25% of the Extended Master’s tuition rate.
Students serving as half-CAs or half-Graders are eligible for a tuition waiver of 12.5% of the Extended Master’s tuition rate.