For those with acceptances, care to share funding details?

[TXInstrument11]

I thought it would be helpful if the data sheet were condensed into a poll asking the more important questions about funding. 

 

I hope this poll will be helpful for everyone making decisions on acceptances.

This isn't meant to be a pissing contest or an exercise in self-flagellation - just the data [knowledge is power and all that].

 

 

Notes

• The data would quickly become rocky if I asked about multiple offers, so please just go with your top choice or most generous offer. 
• Also, if you haven't yet received a funded offer, but are reasonably hopeful about receiving one before April 15th, I would wait it out. 
• Be sure to check your stipend totals against cost-of-living in the school's area when assessing the generosity of the funding. I wanted to add this in, but GradCafe limits polls to 3 questions. 

Edited March 15, 2015 by TXInstrument11

[TXInstrument11]

Thanks to all the folks who have participated so far! 

Edited March 15, 2015 by TXInstrument11

[TenaciousBushLeaper]

I'm wondering if the responses only reflect PhD offers, curious about the no's.

[TXInstrument11]

I'm wondering if the responses only reflect PhD offers, curious about the no's.

Well, crap, this is a fail! I should have included that question/option.

[psycgrad37]

One thing I'd like to know is whether or not everyone received health insurance paid for by their package or if you have to buy it on your own.

[avidman]

One thing I'd like to know is whether or not everyone received health insurance paid for by their package or if you have to buy it on your own.

That is a good point. I have to pay about $2500 a year for health insurance through the university.

[lxwllms]

One thing I'd like to know is whether or not everyone received health insurance paid for by their package or if you have to buy it on your own.

Health insurance is covered by my package at my program.

[isilya]

One thing I'd like to know is whether or not everyone received health insurance paid for by their package or if you have to buy it on your own.

Yep, my funding package includes health insurance!

[psycgrad37]

I wish all schools/programs posted this information on their website. I know some do but others are so mysterious about it. It's an important part of deciding what school to go to, it should be readily available. 

[FantasticalDevPsych]

I have voted on here and my program includes health insurance along with the stipend! My now advisor is the one who told me the funding package but my program's funding info is on its website!

Edited June 15, 2015 by FantasticalDevPsych