[Chicago, IL]

Hello Chicago folks! I am considering an offer from UIC that is a stipend of $14k p/year with full tuition waiver, but student fees ($1800 p/year) and health insurance are not covered. Does anyone have any advice or insight on whether doctoral students are able to support themselves on this stipend alone? Any advice is much appreciated.

 

I am considering an offer from UIC as well, but for a master's program. On their website the expected living expenses for UIC students is $11,250 for the 2013-2014 academic year.  Whether this number is accurate is something I would like to know from other UIC students. 

 

I was offered $7300 per year, clearly not enough to live off of.  So congrats on yours!