Living costs in Dallas

[Calorific]

Hi guys,

 

So I recently received a full tuition waiver at a school in Dallas plus a stipend of $1,650.

I would like to know if this stipend would mean remission of taxes to the US Government and how much I can expect to remit out of the $1,650 monthly.

Also, does anyone think I can get by with this amount in a city like Dallas?

Pardon my ignorance about living costs in US cities. I am only an international applicant and would like to make an informed decision.

Thank you!

 

PS: The offer is valid from Fall 2014 through spring 2015 with conditions for renewal of maintaining a GPA of 3.6 and passing PhD qualifying exams. Is this normal please? 

[hj2012]

You can use a living wage calculator to get a sense of how much you'll need a month. I think your stipend sounds sufficient for Dallas. http://livingwage.mit.edu/places/4811319000

From what I understand, most stipends are taxed by the US government for international students, though there are some exceptions. It would be best to contact your grad school's financial division directly for details.

I think it's pretty common for fellowships and stipends to be contingent on a certain GPA and normative progress. 3.6 sounds reasonable to me.

Hope this helps! Good luck!

[Calorific]

Thank you!