aritra1989

So i get my first offer in the form of a TA ship, but the language of the offer letter confuses me totally. It sounded more like a law suit than a PhD offer to be frank. Here's a sample: "This assistantship will cover 50 percent of the base in-state tuition costs, academic fee and engineering fee for the fall and spring semesters.... As a Graduate Assistant, you would also be exempt from paying out-of-state tuition". Additionally, the total support offered to me has been calculated by SUMMING the in-state and out-of state tuition exemptions. The question is, you are required to pay EITHER the in-state tuition fees OR the out-of-state tuition, but not both, right? I am an international applicant and this should mean I am exempt from paying any tuition fees at all. Can anyone confirm if out-of-state applicants need to pay some in-state tuition fees as well? Also, (if my stars are shining real bright), can this by any chance mean the in-state support mentioned in the letter will be added to my stipend? Any help will be highly appreciated!!