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Living in Provo

Budget & Planning
Graduate students in the Neuroscience program receive a stipend of $24,000 per year. While this generally covers living expenses for a single student, it is important to budget carefully and plan ahead to live within your means. Individual lifestyles, personal spending habits, and family needs may cause actual costs to exceed the estimated budget. Students should be aware that housing, food, transportation, and other personal expenses can vary, and flexibility and planning are essential to ensure financial stability during graduate studies.

  • $24,00 per year (before taxes) starting for PhD Students
  • Paid every 2 weeks within contract
  • Actual paycheck amounts vary depending on how many contract days fall in each pay period
  • Tuition is fully funded for accepted PhD students
EXPENSE SINGLE STUDENT FAMILY
Housing $500-$800 (shared apartment) $900-$1400
Utilities $100-$150 $150-$200
Food $300-$400 $600-$800
Transportation $100-$300 $200-$400
Health Insurance $100-$150 $300-$500 (family plan)
Personal & Misc. $100-$200 $200-$300
Total $1,200-$2,000 $2,300-$3,600 (can vary on number of dependents)