<p>I am close to finishing a history degree at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and have plans to go on to Ohio State University to go into their Education program. While loans will pay for most everything while I am there, I would like to have a part time job while I'm there to make a little money and hopefully put some away.<br>
I was wondering if Teacher's Assistants are paid and if maybe that would be something I should look into in greater detail. If I become an assistant to a history professor, then I can see how they teach, which could be a good supplement to my education classes.
Any teacher assistants here that can help me?</p>
<p>TAs are in fact paid. However, you don't just get to apply for a TAship like it's a regular job. Generally, you either apply for them when you apply to your school, or you apply for them shortly after being accepted. They're part of your financial aid package.</p>
<p>Being a TA is a great way to finance graduate education, if you can qualify. You get experience in your discipline, you are generally awarded in-state tuition or tuition is waived completely and you receive a salary. Read the details closely, because the salary is usually a bit higher when you have to pay tuition. So don't think that a lower TA salary means that you're getting less if it is accompanied by a tuition waiver. Read the fine print.</p>