When are PhD student stipends disbursed

[natruim]

Hi everyone,

I plan on entering a PhD program in the fall (just took the GRE, awaiting score before really narrowing in on schools). I have a question on usually when the schools award you stipends. I have a budget that will just barely get me to August, when Ill need to move and get an apartment (probably) in a different city. With my current bank account, I don't have enough money for the move, down payment, etc. So, is it common place that schools give you some money up front for moving costs?

Would really appreciate some input :)

 

[eri]

No, schools usually don't cover moving costs. The stipends are usually treated as a monthly or twice monthly pay check, so you might have up to two months after you get there before you start getting paid. Often it's a matter of getting the paperwork in the system, so try to contact the school and get started with that before you move to have a shorter wait time if possible.

 

[natruim]

Thanks for the reply. Looks like Ill need to adjust my budget.