Calorific Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Hi guys, So I recently received a full tuition waiver at a school in Dallas plus a stipend of $1,650. I would like to know if this stipend would mean remission of taxes to the US Government and how much I can expect to remit out of the $1,650 monthly. Also, does anyone think I can get by with this amount in a city like Dallas? Pardon my ignorance about living costs in US cities. I am only an international applicant and would like to make an informed decision. Thank you! PS: The offer is valid from Fall 2014 through spring 2015 with conditions for renewal of maintaining a GPA of 3.6 and passing PhD qualifying exams. Is this normal please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hj2012 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 You can use a living wage calculator to get a sense of how much you'll need a month. I think your stipend sounds sufficient for Dallas. http://livingwage.mit.edu/places/4811319000 From what I understand, most stipends are taxed by the US government for international students, though there are some exceptions. It would be best to contact your grad school's financial division directly for details. I think it's pretty common for fellowships and stipends to be contingent on a certain GPA and normative progress. 3.6 sounds reasonable to me. Hope this helps! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calorific Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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