Financial Aid

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
More than 350 teaching, research, and graduate assistantships are awarded annually. Graduate and teaching assistantships are vital resources with the primary purpose being to support the teaching mission of the University, and to enhance research and graduate studies within the academic programs.
Eligibility
1. Students are eligible for GA/TA awards starting the first quarter of enrollment.
2. To be eligible for financial support during the first quarter of graduate enrollment, new graduate students should satisfy at least one of the following academic standings:
a) For MS level graduate assistantships: a minimum score of 1070 in the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE.
b) For PhD level teaching assistantships: a minimum score of 1170 in the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE.
c) Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.500.
3. Currently enrolled students who do not have assistantships would be considered for support as positions become available, provided their Louisiana Tech Graduate GPA is at least 3.25 on courses in their Plan of Study.
BOARD OF REGENTS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
The Louisiana Educational Quality Support Fund provides Board of Regents Graduate Fellowships for exceptionally qualified graduate students. The stipends and awards distribution vary annually. Several students are currently supported by BORSF fellowships. Currently, $17,000 - 20,000 per year fellowships are available for students in the Ph.D. in Engineering, Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Ph.D. in Computational Analysis and Modeling, and Master of Science in Molecular Sciences and Nanotechnology.
The requirements are:
1. Must be American citizens or resident aliens holding permanent visa status.
2. Must have a combined total score of 1250 on the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE.
3. Must have a 3.5 GPA on all previous graduate level work.
4. Must maintain a 3.5 GPA to retain fellowship.
5. Shall submit 3 letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the student's academic ability and potential for success in the graduate program.
6. Shall submit a statement of purpose relating their past, current, and future research
interests.
7. All requirements of the Graduate School for Louisiana Tech University must be met.
VINCENT A. FORTE GRADUATE SCHOOL FELLOWSHIP
The Vincent A. Forte Graduate School Fellowship award is given annually to a student enrolled in a graduate education program in engineering who expresses a sincere desire to enter the teaching profession at the University level upon completion of his/her graduate education. The award is named to honor Vincent A. Forte, P.E., a founder and first president of the Louisiana Engineering Foundation.
The requirements are:
1. A candidate shall be a full time graduate student who is presently attending, or who is applying to enter, a graduate program in engineering at one of the recognized Colleges of Engineering in Louisiana, which has one or more ABET accredited engineering programs.
2. A candidate shall be a resident of the State of Louisiana and a U.S. citizen.
3. Preference will be given to a candidate who has two or more semesters of academic work remaining before the completion of the engineering graduate degree program.
4. Applications will be available to all eligible College of Engineering by Oct.1.
5. Candidates shall file applications with their college deans by March 1.
6. By March 15, college deans shall submit final recommendations to:
Louisiana Engineering Foundation
P.O. Box 2683
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
7. Fellowship announcement by the LA Engineering Foundation not later than May 31. Formal presentation of the Fellowship at an appropriate meeting.
8. Fellowship proceeds shall be deposited in the name of the recipient in the appropriate account at the selected graduate school no later than Aug 31. Failure to enroll as scheduled may cause cancellation of the award.
MERCEDES-BENZ FELLOWSHIP
The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship award is available annually to a graduate student specializing in the area of Environmental Engineering. The stipend is $2000 annually. The requirements are:
1. Candidate must be a doctoral student whose research topic has relevance for Environmental Engineering.
2. Candidate must be in good academic standing.
MINORITY DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
These fellowships are available to qualified African-American doctoral students. The program was created to encourage and assist African-American students to pursue doctoral degrees and become college-level teachers. The ultimate goal is to increase the available pool of qualified minority applicants for college-level faculty positions. The Minority Doctoral Fellowship includes a cash stipend of $15,000 per year for a maximum of four years. Evaluation and selection are based upon the applicant's academic record, brief statement of professional intentions, and a personal interview. Strong preference will be given to Louisiana residents. Fellows are expected to devote full time to study and research. The award requires a commitment to teach at least one academic year per year of scholarship support and provides support for up to a maximum of four years.

FINANCIAL AID FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS FOR STUDY AND RESEARCH IN THE UNITED STATES

Additional Information on Financial Aid
Louisiana Tech University
College of Engineering and Science
Research and Graduate Studies
P.O. Box 10348
Ruston, LA 71272
or by email  at:
gradengr@coes.latech.edu