Funding & Employment
Overview
Educational Psychology (EDP) graduate students often finance their education through a combination of employment, scholarships, fellowships, and loans. Many find work both within the University and the broader community.
For general information about graduate student employment at UT, visit the Graduate School's Employment page.
Note: be sure to set up UT Direct Deposit for fellowship/scholarship payments, payroll, etc! UT Direct Deposit >
Financial Aid, Fellowships, and Awards
See the Graduate School Finances page for details about financial aid options, fellowships, and awards available to graduate students.
Fellowship and Awards
There are several types of awards available to EDP graduate students - these can take the form of individual one-time awards, or full fellowship packages with tuition coverage and stipend.
EDP Department - these awards or fellowships are generally funded by endowments to the Department. Nomination for these awards is typically done during the application process and is automatic - students will be notified of any fellowships that require an application or self-nomination.
Graduate School / University - students are nominated for Graduate School and University-level funding by the program Area and Department.
See the Graduate School page on fellowships for more information.
Federal Financial Aid
See the Graduate School page on Financial Aid for details about eligibility, application, and managing aid. For questions about your Financial Aid, visit Texas One Stop.
Student Employment Opportunities
Graduate student employment at UT is most frequently in the following roles: Teaching Assistant (TA), Assistant Instructor (AI), and Graduate Research Assistant (GRA).
EDP Department Positions
The Department of Educational Psychology offers a employment opportunities primarily for students in their second year or beyond.
Eligibility Requirements
UT has specific guidelines for student employment Review the Conditions for Student Employment before applying.
How to Apply for EDP Roles
TAs support faculty with tasks like grading, managing class logistics, and leading review sessions. TAs are not permitted to deliver course instruction. If you’re interested in a TA position:
Review upcoming courses in the UT Course Schedule
Contact your Area Chair or faculty adviser soon after the schedule is published to inquire about opportunities.
Note: TAs with official appointments will be evaluated via TA-specific questions on Course Evaluations.
AIs are the primary instructors for an undergraduate course and are responsible for all teaching, grading, and classroom activities. Each AI is assigned a faculty supervisor for support and evaluation.
If you’re interested in working as an AI, contact the relevant course supervisor (contact information found in the UT Directory):
EDP 304 Strategic Learning for the 21st Century - Dr. Veronica Yan
EDP 316 Intergroup Dialogue - Dr. Veronica Yan
EDP 308 Statistical Reasoning & Literacy - Dr. Anita Israni
EDP 318T Introduction to Career Planning - Dr. Chris McCarthy
For professional development, consider participating in programs offered by the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)s
GRAs contribute to research under faculty supervision and may incorporate this work into their thesis, report, or dissertation with approval. Interested students should explore faculty research interests and contact faculty directly.
Employment Outside EDP
Students also find positions across UT or in the Austin community. Visit the UT Human Resources UT Human Resources employment site for listings and application information.
The UT Graduate Student Jobs listserv is also helpful for learning about grad student jobs on campus!
Appointment Information, Tuition Waivers, and Benefits
Appointment information is available via the Workday (UT's HR system) a few weeks before each semester.
Tuition Reduction Benefit (TRB): track your TRB status via the My Tuition page. For full info on eligibility and dates, visit the Graduate School TRB page.
Out-of-State Tuition Waivers: Non-resident students may qualify for in-state tuition through employment. Learn more on the Graduate School Student Employment site.
Health Insurance and Benefits
Student Employee Insurance: Visit UT Human Resources Insurance and Benefits for eligibility and enrollment details.
International Students: For information on health insurance waivers, see TexasGlobal's insurance page.
Questions?
Please contact the EDP Administrative Manager with any questions about student employment.