There are a variety of assistantships available to Peabody students at the professional level. These are offered from sources including those within Peabody College's academic and administrative departments, other schools and administrative offices at Vanderbilt University, and the Vanderbilt Health.
Many master's students choose to work positions within Peabody during their studies. These opportunities cover a range of responsibilities with faculty and administrative staff.
One of the ways in which graduate students at Peabody College are able to help with tuition costs, while also strengthening their experiences, is to take on student employment opportunities. In this guide, we’ll give you a glimpse into how graduate student employment works, who positions are designed for, and how you can find the right role for you.
Starting with the Summer/Fall 2027 cohort, the Patterson Fellowship offers eligible, currently licensed teachers admitted to Reading Education or Multilingual Education the opportunity to receive 70% tuition remission and compensation, plus competitive hourly compensation. Eligible applicants automatically receive an invitation to apply for the fellowship once their program application is submitted.
Student employment is coordinated through the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. On a limited basis, Vanderbilt has positions available for both Federal Work Study (FWS) eligible students and non-FWS eligible students. The Federal Work Study (FWS) Program is a Federal Title IV program and eligibility for it is determined upon completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other required application materials.
For a listing of on-campus and off-campus student work opportunities, please visit HireADore.