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Each quarter a set of mandatory Auxiliary Fees will be assessed to cover Bronco Student Union, Associated Students Incorporated, Health Center, Athletics, etc. These fees average $293/quarter. In addition, you should plan to pay for parking each quarter. Parking passes cost $106 per quarter. There is an option of purchasing daily passes for $5 if that is more economical. Explanation of Mandatory Auxiliary Fees: 2013-2014 Summer Fall Winter Spring Bronco Student Center (STU) Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) $18.40 $88.54 $88.54 $88.54 $0.00 $16.00 $12.00 $12.00 $6.41 $32.65 $24.79 $24.79 Health Fee (HFF) Medical Facility $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 Health Center (HSF) $78.14 $79.47 $79.47 $79.47 Athletic (ATH) $0.00 $8.06 $8.06 $8.06 Student Success Fee $74.00 $74.00 $74.00 TOTAL $104.95 $300.72 $288.86 $288.86 Master’s Degree Requirements and Course Schedule Graduate students must complete 45 quarter units to earn an MS degree in Geology. Required core courses include 5 units of GSC 501 and GSC 503L (taught each fall) plus 9 units of 600-level thesis courses. Of the remaining 31 units, units at least 16 must be 500-level elective courses. Up to 15 units of 400-level classes may count toward the elective course requirement. • Core and elective courses are outlined on our Geology graduate page at: http://geology.csupomona.edu/GeologyMasters.pdf • For future scheduling, you may view our 3 year teaching plan—see http://geology.csupomona.edu/3Year.pdf Meeting days and times have not yet been established for all these courses, but the generally layout should aid in planning your quarter-by-quarter costs toward the Master’s degree. Financial Aid Options A limited amount of financial support is available to those accepted into the graduate program. The Graduate Coordinator is currently working on avenues to expand and optimize these resources. Exact amounts for each student are difficult to predict from year to year, but we are very cognizant of student needs to offset the cost of instruction. 2
A. Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs) Several students will be hired each year as official instructors of record for laboratory classes that include Principles of Geology Lab, Earth Time and Life Lab, Field Methods and Optical Mineralogy Lab. These classes involved a significant time commitment in terms of course preparation and instruction. Also a flexible work schedule is required because most labs meet at odd times of the day. Typical salaries vary from $1800 to $3600 per course. Depending on the time spent on preparation and grading, this is equivalent to a rate of $20/hr to $30/hr. B. Instructional Student Assistantships (ISAs) A pool of funds exists to pay graduate students as graders and logistical assistants in undergraduate laboratories and course-related field trips. Students are paid at a rate of approximately $14/hour. C. General Graduate Assistantships (GAs) As our graduate program gains momentum, a certain percentage of faculty-generated revenue should return to the Geology Department to be earmarked for general Graduate Assistantships. Tasks include assisting faculty with research, training students in use of equipment, tutoring undergraduate students, website development, filming of lab or field activities and preparation of course materials. Students are paid at a rate of approximately $18/hour. A typical Graduate Assistantship might vary from $3000 to $6000/year. D. Project-Specific Graduate Research Assistantships Several faculty members have written grant proposals that build in funding for Graduate Research Assistants to work on specific projects. Funding levels vary from year to year and some proposals are still pending, but the amount of potential student support is significant. E. State University Grants Graduate students are strongly encouraged to apply for a State University Grant that potentially might cover significant tuition costs. These grants are based on financial need. To get started you must file a Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available at the following web site: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ F. Student Loans All matriculated graduate students at Cal Poly Pomona are eligible for student loans. There are a couple of options that offer very low interest rates. Students apply through FAFSA (see above). 3
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