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General FAQs

What is the address for UL Lafayette's Graduate School office?
Physical Address:
UL Lafayette Graduate School
104 University Circle
Martin Hall Room 332
Lafayette, LA 70503

Mailing Address:
UL Lafayette Graduate School
P.O. Box 44610
Lafayette, LA 70504

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How many hours must a graduate student maintain in order to be considered full-time?
A student must be registered for 9 hours of graduate credit in the fall and spring semesters and 6 hours of graduate credit in the summer to be considered full-time. Full-time status for financial aid is determined differently, so consult your independent lender or the Student Financial Aid Office with questions.

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What is a Graduate Assistantship?
An assistantship is a form of financial assistance in which a student works for the university in some capacity in exchange for a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend. The amount of the stipend may vary. A student must remain full-time in order to qualify and may not hold another job while on assistantship.

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What is a Graduate School Fellowship?
A fellowship is a form of financial assistance in which a student receives a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend. A student may work in another job ONLY at approved times during the fellowship, usually over the summer.

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What is a Board of Regents Fellowship?
The only difference between a Graduate School Fellowship and Board of Regents Fellowship is the source of funding.

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Who is my graduate advisor?
Please contact the Graduate Coordinator for your program to determine who your graduate advisor is. Graduate Advisor assigning varies by department.

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I have questions about Teacher Tuition Exemption/Incentive programs. Who should I speak with?
The Teacher Tuition Incentive program is awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis to current Louisiana teachers (elementary and secondary only) who are seeking a master's or doctorate in education.

The Tuition Teacher Incentive program is administered by University College. Please refer to that office for contact information or visit them on campus in Martin Hall, room 169.

The Teacher Tuition Exemption program is now administered through individual school boards. Teachers should contact their school board office directly for more information.

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I am a U.S. Veteran. Does the G.I. Bill apply to graduate degrees?
Yes, in most cases, funding offered to Veterans through the G.I. Bill may be applied toward a graduate degree. For more information on G.I. Bill funding options visit www.military.com/GIBill. The Grad School Center through www.military.com may also be of assistance to you.

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Does UL Lafayette offer online graduate degrees or online graduate classes?
UL Lafayette does not currently offer graduate degrees exclusively online. Only a few of the graduate programs, for example Nursing, utilize online classes as a part of their curriculum. You are encouraged to speak directly with the graduate program of interest to you to learn which classes, if any, are offered online.

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Document last revised Monday, June 15, 2009 10:01 AM