1. Application and Funding Graduate School Dr. Ann Austin Dr. Roger Baldwin Dr. Brendan Cantwell

2. GRE scores (last 5 years) GPA (>3.0) References – who to ask Personal Statement – Focus on answering the questions (see flyer) Writing Sample – Solo authored piece Experiences

3. What do faculty look for in personal statements? How do faculty use the writing sample in decision making? What is the admissions committee looking for in an application?

4. Costs and Funding

5. Estimated Costs per Semester Tuition – 6 credits/in-state/fees $3939.75 – 9 credits/in-state/fees $5902.50 Fees – COGS (grad tax) $9.25 – State News Tax $5.00 Housing – $650 month - $5650/semester http://ctlr.msu.edu/COStudentAccounts/TuitionCalculatorFall.aspx

6. Health Insurance Graduate assistants receive health insurance benefits as part of their compensation Graduate Assistant Stipends Biweekly stipends range from $870 - $920. Half-time assistantships also include a waiver of the out-of-state portion of tuition, a waiver of nine credits of in-state tuition each fall and spring semester, and paid enrollment in the university's graduate student health insurance plan. * tuition and fees are for current academic year only and may change

7. Assistantships ($16,000+) Fellowships – Recruitment ($16,000 - $25,000) – Summer Research First Year ($5,000) – Summer Research ($6,000) – Renewable Summer Fellowships ($6,000) – Dissertation Completion ($6,000) – Fellowship to Enhance Global Understanding ($3,400) Higher Education and Adult Education Center International Experiences ($1000) EAD Conference Presentation Grant ($300/yr)