E-mail this pageFinancial Aid for Graduate Students
There are two areas of available assistance: financial aid and part-time employment. Early deadlines and competition for positions characterize both types of assistance. If you are interested in receiving financial assistance during your first semester of studies, it is suggested that you contact the Financial Aid office (564-2072). The Plattsburgh State Graduate Studies web page also maintains useful information about graduate assistantships. Possible part-time employment on campus is as follows:
Psychology Department Employment
Research Assistantships
Two assistantships, each of which provides a stipend of approximately $2000 and a waiver of one-half of the in-state graduate tuition are typically awarded to incoming students. These assistantships carry 10 hours per week responsibilities during the college academic year. Application for these assistantships is made at the time of application to the program.
Clinic Assistantships
Two assistantships, each of which provides a $5000 stipend and carries responsibilities for 15 hours per week during the public school academic year, are typically awarded to second year graduate students. Application for these assistantships is made during a student's second semester of matriculation in the program.
The primary function of the Clinic Assistants is to maintain the daily flow of activities related to client referral. The Clinic Assistants are familiar with and follow Codes of Ethics in keeping with the National Association of School Psychology and the American Psychological Association. Strict procedures related to confidentiality are followed by the Clinic Assistants. The duties include:
- answering the telephone
- record keeping
- conducting telephone intakes
- dissemination of testing materials for graduate student classes
- obtaining releases and records
- observing children in school
- meeting with school or hospital personnel in the presence of a supervisor
- completing portions of psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations
- development of client histories
- report writing
- meeting with families/clients in the presence of a supervisor
Campus Employment
Tutoring
Special Services Project (SSP) hires undergraduate and graduate students to work as tutors/readers in subjects for which they are qualified, on an arranged and walk-in basis. Variable stipends for 10-15 hours per week are provided. A graduate assistantship has been recently announced, for a student to act as coordinator of tutoring services. 104 Feinberg Library, 564-2810.
Residence Hall Director
Graduate assistantships as residence hall directors are available each school year through the Campus Life Office. Residence hall directors live in the dorms and supervise a staff of residence assistants, as well as performing administrative duties. They receive a salary, room and board, and an 11-hour tuition waiver. Application deadline is in early spring. 110 College Center, 564-3824.
Temporary Service
Part-time employment on campus (called "Temporary Service") and off-campus is listed outside the Career/Life Planning Center on the second floor of the Kehoe Administration Building, as well as on a bulletin board in the College Center. A variety of jobs in clerical, childcare, work outdoors, in community businesses, and in other areas is advertised. Hours and wages vary. Kehoe Building, 564-2145.
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about the school psychology graduate program at Plattsburgh State, please contact
Dr. Dale Phillips
Phone: (518) 564-3395
Toll-free Phone: (800) 441-7215
Fax: (518) 564-3397
E-mail: dale.phillips@plattsburgh.edu