15$ per hour RA Stipend in California

[venkatsiva]

Hi, I got into a Masters program as an International student. They are giving me RA-ship and with 19Hr limit in CA(near LA), I hope it will cover a majority of my expenses. My question is, whether the 15$/hr salary is too low and if I can find alternative jobs in the Irvine area near LA? Would that be advisable? 

[EmmaJeanB]

$15/ hour is low for the LA area. However, graduate school is not meant to provide anyone with enough money for us to be "comfortable". If you are unable to pay your rent and get food with the $15/hour. Speak to your advisor and the graduate school about alternatives.