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Graduate Assistantships Defined
| Two Distinct Groups: | Primary Title Codes | Minimum Credit Hours Enrolled | Only Acceptable Appointment Dates | FTE | Minimum Work Hours Per Week | Waiver Definitions | Must Reside In State of Wash. | Waiver Types | Waiver Amount | Waiver Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 9901 | 10 | 08/16 - 12/31 01/01 - 05/15 08/16 - 05/15 | .50 or higher | 10 | Scholarship based on need or merit (may or may not be granted) | Yes | Operating Fee Waiver (OFW) | If appointment FTE is .50 or higher = full amount. If appointment FTE is .25 to .49 = half waiver amount. | State |
| Research Assistants | 9903 | 10 | 08/16 - 12/31 01/01 - 05/15 08/16 - 05/15 | .50 or higher | 10 | Fringe Benefit entitlement (must be granted) | Yes | Qualified Tuition Reduction (QTR) Expensed as 07 - QT; or OFW | If appointment FTE is .50 or higher = full amount. If appointment FTE is .25 to .49 = half waiver amount. | Must be non-state or if State, must provide non-state override account. |