gengenatti

Good point! Thanks!

That is the point. As a rule as an international student you can't work at all except on campus jobs and that cannot exceed 20hrs a week, I'm down 12 hrs already so if I want to make it legally I have to find a hell of an on-campus job to compliment a minimum income in 8hrs. I'll try to make an appointment with financial aid to clarify this issues. Thanks you all for your input.

Hi there. I am an international student and I have been offered admission to a PhD program with a grant covering all the tuition but with a teaching assistant ship that is marginal. I am hesitating whether I will be able to find work to cover for my living expenses or not (Is only $300 per month against 12 hours of work a week) and I am not a kid anymore so mommy and daddy are not an option and I am not eligible for student loans. This is the only and preferred school and I am tempted to accept the offer but there is a chance I may have to withdraw later if I don't manage to save and/or borrow enough money to survive. How can I know for sure or how do I look or ask for their policies in that matter so I don't raise red flags too early. I read here that there is a chance that the school may charge you for the amount of money they gave you in grants and that would be horrible. Any input or help will be appreciated!