The Petrie School of Music offers a few graduate assistantships each year on the basis of available funds and school needs. Assistantships may include a waiver of University tuition, a stipend, or a combination of the above. Each assistantship carries specific duties and responsibilities. Assistantship applications for the upcoming fall term will be reviewed beginning March 1. The awarding process will continue until all assistantships have been awarded. All application materials must be submitted, and auditions completed to qualify for consideration. PSOM Graduate Assistantship. The Office of Finance and Registration is available to assist students with loans and questions regarding funding of their education.