Student Financial Support

Texas A&M University at Galveston supports its graduate students with a wide array of financial resources. Most of our current students take advantage of multiple funding sources to help cover their school expenses. Students may receive support from a combination of assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, and financial aid.

Graduate Assistantships

Four different types of graduate assistantships are available for TAMUG graduate students: research, teaching, non-teaching, and lecturer assistantships. These paid positions

Provide a starting salary of $2250 monthly
Engage in research, teaching, and other department-related activities at the Galveston Campus
Require service of 20 hours per week and full-time enrollment status*
Provide optional insurance benefits
Qualify students for in-state tuition rates. Doctoral students serving in graduate assistantships may also have their tuition charges paid on their behalf.

Assistantships are made available by the academic department. Any inquiries should be directed toward the department of interest.

* Full-time enrollment status is defined as enrolled in 9 semester credit hours (SCH) per fall or spring semester and 6 SCH in summer. Lecturer assistantships are not required to be enrolled full-time.

Graduate Student Awards

Graduate Student Awards can help master’s thesis and doctoral students fund the cost of their education. Many types of fellowships are available for TAMUG and TAMU students at the Galveston Campus.

Scholarships

Many scholarships and grants are available for TAMUG graduate students. These opportunities can help cover school, travel, and other related expenses. All competitive, TAMUG-awarded scholarships of $1,000 or greater per academic year may also allow students to pay tuition at the in-state rate.

Erma Lee and Luke Mooney Graduate Student Research Travel Grant: Erma Lee and Luke Mooney Graduate Student Research Travel Grant
These travel grants are awarded to current Texas A&M University at Galveston graduate students to assist with research or travel expenses related to their course of study. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Students cannot be awarded the Erma Lee and Luke Mooney Graduate Research Travel Grant in consecutive years.

Erma Lee and Luke Mooney Graduate Student Research Travel Grant - Click here for fillable pdf application.

Click here Word document application.
Erma Lee and Luke Mooney Graduate Research Excellence Award: Erma Lee and Luke Mooney Graduate Research Excellence Award
This prestigious award is given to two students, one at the master’s level and one at the doctoral level, at the conclusion of their thesis or dissertation for excellence in marine-related research. Students will be nominated by their faculty advisor for this award. Nominations are accepted each fall, spring, and summer.

Research Excellence Award - Click here for current application information and requirements.

Research Excellence Award Nomination Form
Galveston Graduate Student Association (GGSA): Galveston Graduate Student Association (GGSA)
Students will apply directly to the Galveston Graduate Student Association (GGSA) for these travel awards. These monies are intended to supplement travel and research support for current Galveston graduate students.
Galveston Graduate Student Association (GGSA) Micro-Grants: Galveston Graduate Student Association (GGSA) Micro-Grants
Micro-grants are small ($100 or less) awards intended to provide supplies for Galveston graduate students. Many will use the grants for textbooks, business cards, or other research supplies.
Departmental Travel Grants: Departmental Travel Grants
These grants are given by the academic department to support graduate student research and travel. Any inquiries should be directed toward the department of interest.
Institutional Scholarships: Institutional Scholarships
Several other graduate student scholarship opportunities exist for current TAMUG graduate students. If you would like additional information on any specific awards, feel free to contact the scholarships office at scholarships@tamug.edu.
For License Option Students -- Student Incentive Payment: For License Option Students -- Student Incentive Payment
License Option students may want to apply for the Student Incentive Payment program from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Financial Aid

A student’s financial aid eligibility is determined each year by their completed FAFSA application. For further information regarding financial aid and the FAFSA application, please visit the Financial Aid Office at TAMUG.

Veterans can get information and assistance with their military benefits by working with Veteran Services in College Station.

Emergency Financial Aid for Graduate Students

The Graduate and Professional School has committed additional funding to support graduate students experiencing financial hardships that are unexpected, unforeseen, and urgent in nature. Information on the Emergency Aid application process is available on the Aggie One Stop Emergency Aid webpage.

To access the application, students must first speak with an Enrollment Services Advisor. International students must contact International Student & Scholar Services at isss@tamu.edu. Please include “Emergency Aid” in the subject line of the email.