2010 Estimated Living Expenses for International Students & Amounts for Visa Documentation *
Living Expenses:
Food & Housing (12 months) $ 11,624.00
Incidentals (clothing, transportation, personal items 3708.00
Books & Supplies 1040.00
Segregated Fees 1018.00
Estimated Total Living Expenses $17,390.00
Appointment Level & Financial Resources for Visa Documentation:
TA - 9 month appointment level** |
(A) Stipend Provided by the Department |
(B) Living Expenses Required by ICE |
(Difference of Columns A-B)*** |
50%*** |
$12,894.00 |
$17,390.00 |
-$4,496.00 |
40% |
$10,315.00 |
$17,390.00 |
-$7,075.00 |
39% |
$10,057.00 |
$17,390.00 |
-$7,333.00 |
37% |
$ 9,542.00 |
$17,390.00 |
-$7,848.00 |
36% |
$ 9,284.00 |
$17,390.00 |
-$8,106.00 |
33.33% |
$ 8,595.00 |
$17,390.00 |
-$8,795.00 |
PA - 12 month appointment level** |
(A) Stipend Provided by the Department |
(B) Living Expenses Required by ICE |
(Difference of Columns A-B)*** |
50%*** |
$16,451.00 |
$17,390.00 |
-$939.00 |
40% |
$13,160.00 |
$17,390.00 |
-$4,230.00 |
39% |
$12,831.00 |
$17,390.00 |
-$4,559.00 |
37% |
$12,173.00 |
$17,390.00 |
-$5,217.00 |
36% |
$11,844.00 |
$17,390.00 |
-$5,546.00 |
33.33% |
$10,966.00 |
$17,390.00 |
-$6,424.00 |
RA - 12 month appointment level**** |
(A) Stipend Provided by the Department |
(B) Living Expenses Required by ICE |
(Difference of Columns A-B)*** |
50% |
$20,184 |
$17,390.00 |
+ $2,794.00 |
40% |
$16,147 |
$17,390.00 |
- $1,243.00 |
39% |
$15,744 |
$17,390.00 |
- $1,646.00 |
37% |
$14,936 |
$17,390.00 |
- $2,454.00 |
36% |
$14,532 |
$17,390.00 |
- $2,858.00 |
33.33% |
$13,456 |
$17,390.00 |
- $3,934.00 |
RA - 9 month appointment level**** |
(A) Stipend Provided by the Department |
(B) Living Expenses Required by ICE |
(Difference of Columns A-B)*** |
50% |
$16,506 |
$17,390.00 |
-$884.00 |
40% |
$13,205 |
$17,390.00 |
- $4,185.00 |
39% |
$12,875 |
$17,390.00 |
- $4,515.00 |
37% |
$12,214 |
$17,390.00 |
- $5,176.00 |
36% |
$11,884 |
$17,390.00 |
- $5,506.00 |
33.33% |
$11,004 |
$17,390.00 |
- $6,386.00 |
Fellowship 12-month |
$22,224 |
$17,390.00 |
+ $4,834.00 |
Fellowship 9-month |
$18,567 |
$17,390.00 |
+ $1,177.00 |
* Full Tuition remission and health insurance amounts must appear on visa document.
** 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.
*** Negative value means student must cover the shortfall. Positive values mean extra income for the student.
**** 9 & 12 month RA rates are the current 2009-2010 rates.
Date last updated
September 18, 2009