BYU's MA in English and MFA in Creative Writing remain highly affordable. Between the tuition benefit we offer all incoming full-time students, the opportunity most students have to teach composition courses, and the relatively low cost of living in Provo, many are able to graduate from our programs without student loans.
Currently each candidate for the MA in English or the MFA in Creative Writing receives a $1,000 tuition benefit during his/her first three semesters in the program. This tuition benefit is also given to fourth-semester students who have filed their prospectus by October 1 of their second year in the program.
MA and MFA candidates may apply to teach first-year composition courses upon acceptance into the program. Those hired to teach composition may teach one course during their first semester in the program and two courses per semester thereafter. Each student is limited, however, to teaching five semesters or eight courses, whichever comes first. Remuneration for teaching composition courses ranges from $3,100 to $3,250 per course.
Usually some paid teaching assistantships and research assistantships are available each semester. These positions are announced through the department, and compensation and hours vary.
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