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 Make an effort during your first year in our program to contact individual faculty, and to ask them that you want to learn more about their research. Faculty are expecting such contacts, and in many cases they are eager to take on new students. Don't delay. Keep in mind that you need to have a temporary research adviser during the Summer of your first year in order to receive a research fellowship, About 60% of our students continue on to their thesis in the same group they joined during their first Summer here.  Make an effort during your first year in our program to contact individual faculty, and to ask them that you want to learn more about their research. Faculty are expecting such contacts, and in many cases they are eager to take on new students. Don't delay. Keep in mind that you need to have a temporary research adviser during the Summer of your first year in order to receive a research fellowship, About 60% of our students continue on to their thesis in the same group they joined during their first Summer here. 
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 +=== Financial support ===
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 +In Fall 2025, the graduate assistant (both TA and RA) hourly rate will be \$31.61. This implies that the total academic year (9-month) stipend for the 2025-2026 academic year will be \$24,655.80. Including the Summer semester, the 12-month financial support for 2025-2026 will be \$32,874.40. The school also defrays full tuition costs, currently \$20,670 for Minnesota residents, and \$31,902 for nonresidents. Please note that tuition benefits do not cover all student fees, approximately \$2,000 annually. Per the terms of the Graduate Labor Union United Electrical (GLU-UE) agreement, those employed under the relevant job codes will receive a lump sum payment of up to \$235.00 per semester to offset a portion of student fees. All graduate student appointments include a benefits package that includes comprehensive health insurance and subsidized dependent and dental care. Currently, this benefit has a base value of approximately \$7,800. 
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