2008 Estimated Living Expenses for International Students & Amounts for Visa Documentation *
| Food & Housing (12 months) | $ 10,520 |
| Incidentals (clothing, transportation, personal items | 3,493 |
| Books & Supplies | 930 |
| Segregated Fees | 860 |
| Estimated Total Living Expenses | $15,803 |
Appointment Level & Financial Resources for Visa Documentation:
- TA - 9 month appointment level
- PA - 12 month appointment level
- RA - 12 month appointment level
- RA - 9 month appointment level
- Fellowship 12-month
- Fellowship 9-month
| TA - 9 month appointment level*** | (A) Stipend Provided by the Department | (B) Living Expenses Required by ICE | (Difference of Columns A-B)** |
|---|---|---|---|
50%*** |
$12,894 |
$15,803 |
- $2,909 |
40% |
$10,315 |
$15,803 |
- $5,488 |
39% |
$10,057 |
$15,803 |
- $5,746 |
37% |
$ 9,542 |
$15,803 |
- $6,261 |
36% |
$ 9,284 |
$15,803 |
- $6,519 |
33.33% |
$ 8,595 |
$15,803 |
- $7,208 |
| PA - 12 month appointment level*** | (A) Stipend Provided by the Department | (B) Living Expenses Required by ICE | (Difference of Columns A-B)** |
|---|---|---|---|
50%*** |
$16,451 |
$15,803 |
+ $648 |
40% |
$13,160 |
$15,803 |
- $2,643 |
39% |
$12,831 |
$15,803 |
- $2,972 |
37% |
$12,173 |
$15,803 |
- $3,630 |
36% |
$11,844 |
$15,803 |
- $3,959 |
33.33% |
$10,966 |
$15,803 |
- $4,837 |
| RA - 12 month appointment level**** | (A) Stipend Provided by the Department | (B) Living Expenses Required by ICE | (Difference of Columns A-B)** |
|---|---|---|---|
50% |
$19,596 |
$15,803 |
+ $3,793 |
40% |
$15,677 |
$15,803 |
- $126 |
39% |
$15,285 |
$15,803 |
- $518 |
37% |
$14,501 |
$15,803 |
- $1,302 |
36% |
$14,109 |
$15,803 |
- $1,694 |
33.33% |
$13,064 |
$15,803 |
- $2,739 |
| RA - 9 month appointment level**** | (A) Stipend Provided by the Department | (B) Living Expenses Required by ICE | (Difference of Columns A-B)** | (A) Stipend Provided by the Department
|---|---|---|---|
50% |
$16,029 |
$15,803 |
+ $226 |
40% |
$12,823 |
$15,803 |
- $2,980 |
39% |
$12,503 |
$15,803 |
- $3,300 |
37% |
$11,861 |
$15,803 |
- $3,942 |
36% |
$11,541 |
$15,803 |
- $4,262 |
33.33% |
$10,686 |
$15,803 |
- $5,117 |
| Fellowship 12-month | $21,032 |
$15,803 |
+ $5,229 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellowship 9-month | $17,510 |
$15,803 |
+ $1,767 |
* September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009. Full Tuition remission and health insurance amounts must appear on visa document
** Negative value means student must cover the shortfall. Positive values mean extra income for the student.
*** TA and PA appointment levels for international students are limited to a maximum level of 50%.
Rates are based on negotiated contract in effect May 13, 2006 thru June 30, 2007. A new contract is currently being negotiated.
**** 12 month RA rate is effective 7/1/08. 9 month RA rate is effective 8/25/08.
February 26, 2008