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Attending community college with a major in physics and a concentration in astronomy and educational physics can lead to opportunities for predoctoral research positions after obtaining a bachelor's degree. Graduate school, particularly PhD programs, often offer financial support through teaching assistantships or research assistantships, which typically provide a stipend of around $15,000 for a nine-month academic year while requiring 10-20 hours of work per week. Additionally, some institutions mandate a teaching assistantship for a specific duration. Fellowships are also available, which can cover tuition and provide a stipend of approximately $30,000 per year, helping to alleviate financial burdens while pursuing advanced studies.
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I currently attend community college and i am majoring in physics with a concentration in astronomy and educational physics. I just want to know if i will be able to qualify for any predoctoral research positions once i get my bachelors in science that way i can get working experience in while I am in grad school.
 
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that way i can get working experience in while I am in grad school.

Graduate school is a lot more work than a full time job, and will provide plenty of working experience.
 
I know but i got to pay the rent somehow D:
 
If you are in a phd program (not a masters) they will pay you to be a teaching assistant or research assistant, while giving you free tuition. The pay is usually around 15k for the 9 month academic year, and you only work 10-20 hours a week. Some schools actually require you to be a TA for a certain amount of time.
 
You can also apply for fellowships that will fund your time at grad school. Besides paying for tuition they also include a ~$30k/year stipend.
 

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