Resources for Graduate Students

This section includes academic tools, scholarships, assistantships, fellowships, forms, and international student support—essential for navigating your graduate journey at Grambling State University.

Submit a Funding Request Form

If you're seeking support for conference travel, academic competitions, or research presentations, the Graduate Student Association (GSA) provides financial assistance to eligible graduate students. Email Gsa@gram.edu to request form

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistantships (GAs) offer professional development and financial support through teaching, research, or administrative work.

Types of Assistantships:

  • GTA (Teaching): Assists with instruction, grading, and labs.
  • GRA (Research): Supports faculty-led research initiatives.
  • GAA (Administrative): Assists with office management, planning, and academic services.

Benefits:

  • Monthly stipend and/or tuition waivers
  • Work experience in your field
  • Networking with faculty
  • Flexible schedules for academic balance

Eligibility:

  • Must be a fully admitted graduate student
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Enrolled in at least 9 credit hours (6 in summer)
  • International students may apply if visa/TOEFL requirements are met

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Scholarships & Departmental Awards

General Scholarships:

Departmental Scholarships:

 International Graduate Student Support

Detailed admissions guidance, WES evaluation, TOEFL, and affidavit submission info.
International Graduate Admission Grambling State University - Office of Graduate Studies - International Graduate Student Admission

International Affairs & Scholarships

Visa guidance, cultural support, and partial scholarships (for early applicants).
CIAP – International Student Support Grambling State University - Administration - International Students

Tuition & Financial Planning

Grambling State offers a flexible tuition installment option through MyCollegePaymentPlan.
Set Up a Payment Plan Grambling State University – MyCollegePaymentPlan

 Office of Graduate Studies

Find all policies, tools, and forms that govern your graduate experience, including academic progress, extensions, and graduation prep.
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Graduate Student Association (GSA)

The GSA represents the voice of graduate students through leadership, advocacy, and professional development.

Technology & Online Learning Tools

Grambling State provides graduate students with access to:

  • Canvas – Learning Management System
  • DegreeWorks – Academic tracking and advising
  • Office 365 – Student email, cloud storage, and apps
  • BannerWeb – Registration and financial aid access

Need help? Visit the Distance Learning resource page for guides and support:
Distance Learning & Tech Support Grambling State University - Canvas Student Resources

Graduate Academic Tools

Grambling provides graduate students with comprehensive academic resources from enrollment to graduation.

  • Graduate Forms Library

Includes forms for Admission to Candidacy, Plan of Study, Graduate Assistantship Application, Change of Major, Extension Requests, and more.
Grambling State University - Office of Graduate Studies - Resources

  • Writing & Research Resources

Graduate students receive access to formatting guides, sample pages, and manuals for thesis and dissertation preparation.

  • Thesis/Dissertation Submission Portal

Submit final thesis or dissertation manuscripts through ProQuest:
ProQuest ETD Administrator - Grambling State University

  • Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED)

Doctoral candidates are required to complete this national survey as part of the graduation process.

Academic Calendar

Find key dates for graduate students

Grambling State University - Academic Calendar (Current)