I was admitted to IFA's phd program this year, they offered me guaranteed stipend funding for 5 years that was comparable to other programs in the city. There was no teaching requirement as well (although if one wishes one can fet the experience) The funding issue -- at least now -- seems to be applicable to only the MA program now. It seems that they shoot for only about 10-12 students each year now.
i did interview yesterday, they said this year they received 190 applicants for entering class of ~12 people or so.
so i'm assuming they will be taking more than 9, but who knows, right.