Project BEAMS Financial Support

Tuition Support

Project BEAMS students will receive up to $14,000 directly applied towards the MA in School Psychology program tuition and fees
Students are eligible to receive this support for up to 2 years (for a maximum of up to $28,000 in support)
This support covers most (but not all) tuition/fees associated with the school psychology program during the 2-year Project BEAMS award periods

Project BEAMS students must commit to a 2-year Graduate Assistant (GA) position
The GA position is held year-round and is paid at $20/hour, approximately 19 hours per week
Via the GA position, Project BEAMS students will earn approximately $19,000 per year, for up to 2 years

As previously noted, the tuition/fees support may not fully cover all tuition/fees associated with enrollment in the MA in School Psychology program, but it covers the majority of program costs for up to 2 years.
Tuition/fees support will not increase over the course of the support period, even if tuition/fees cost increase.
The grant is funded on an annual basis, from January to December of each year. You are applying for the 2025 year, with a start date of Summer 2025 for coursework and July 1, 2025 for the paid GA position.
We anticipate that funding will also be available for the 2026 and 2027 years (to allow for a two-year assistantship). However, funding is not guaranteed for the 2026 or 2027 years, but if you accept a Project BEAMS GA position, you are still obligated to complete – at minimum – your year-long practicum experience at SWISD.