Devaris

No idea - tax laws in the US are notoriously difficult to understand, especially if one can claim a status as an active student. I would just talk to whatever organization is granting you the stipend (A&M?) or make friends with someone out of the Department of Accounting over at the Mays Business School and talk them into doing your taxes for you as a way to help them study. Hey, it might even work. Best of luck!

I don't think a car is strictly necessary in College Station, especially if you don't mind walking/biking a little bit, or just taking the free shuttle service the campus offers. For those few occasions that you simply NEED to get some place a little bit farther, you can always do what all other students do and just offer to bribe a roommate with gas money in exchange for a ride - worked like a charm for me for my first two years as an undergrad in South Texas. As far as taxes, I'm not entirely sure I understand your question. Do you mean will your $500 rent be taxed? If so, then no. Just be sure that you read over any sort of contract you have with the landlord or roommates so that you know whether your 500 will include utilities or not - typically though, I expect that it will just be a straight 500/month.

Ghionus - I think 1750/month should be livable, especially if you don't have a ton of other expenses like car insurance, etc. College Station is, generally, a pretty affordable town.

Looks like I'm also heading to A&M, starting up studies in International Affairs at the Bush School this Fall!