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| 1) Cost Of Application |
$20 to $75 |
Application Fees are non - refundable |
2) Study Expenses
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$8,600 - $24,200
$8,000-$22,000 $100 - $1,200 |
For a more detailed calculation of tuition expenses find
out the cost per credit hour.
Computer Fees etc. Engineering books may cost a lot and so you must try getting them from seniors out there. |
3) Living Expenses
Room & Board Hotel Accommodations
One - Bedroom Apt. (Furnished) One - Bedroom Apt. (Unfurnished)
Dining
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Room and Board charges include housing plus a few meals.
Certain residence halls close for summer vacation.
After you arrive a short stay in a hotel may be necessary. Costs will vary from place to place and are generally lower in
rural areas.
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| 4) Clothing |
About $600 (winter wear may cost $600 more) |
Winters could be cold where temperatures could drop below zero. Winter wear might be needed which could cost another |
| 5) Medical Insurance
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$200 - $600 |
Insurance policies do not cover eye examination and dental costs. In many universities this is mandatory. |
| 6) Personal Expenses |
$1,500 - $3,000 |
expenses such as laundry, phone bills, postage and entertainment (don't we all need a little bit of that). |
7) Transportation
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Different airlines have different rates with AI being the cheapest. Do book atleast a month or so in advance cause flights fill up very early. Also ask for student concession if any. People living on campus have almost no travel expenses. For those off campus may have to pay for public transport or a bicycle. And though not advised one may also buy a car, but its purchase, maintenance and insurance may cost you thousands. |
1) Fellowships & Scholarships
Departments award fellowship on the basis of academic merit, normally after the first year of study. These are awards of academic honor that provide stipends to be used by fellows in furtherance of their research expected to devote time to their own work, fellows are not required to render any service to the university or donor.2) Teaching Assistantship (TA)
Graduate students may be appointed to teach, supervise undergraduate laboratory classes or lead discussion groups. In return they may receive stipend and tuition exemption. Many colleges also require a high TSE (Test Of Spoken English) score and/or a good Verbal score on GRE. Teaching assistants work for about 20 hours a week. TAs are awarded the Graduate School or the Department.3) Research Assistantship (RA)
Graduate students may be appointed to do research for which they receive stipend and tuition exemption. An exceptional GRE score and Academics are required to get RA in the first semester itself. Professors who are the principal researchers for grants in your area are responsible for awarding RAs. Research assistants work for about 20 hours a week.FINANCIAL AWARDS
There are number of Private Organizations that award financial scholarships
or very low interest loans to students going for higher studies either
abroad or in India itself. You must apply to these institutions somewhere
around January end. They usually require you to send a self addressed envelope
along with your Bio-data. But please check up with the individual trusts
for their requirements. Mentioned below are few of the trusts that you
can apply to.
1) J.N.Tata Endowment
To The Director |
2) K.C.Mahindra Educational Trust
To the MAnaging Trustee, |
3) Mariwala Trust
To The Managing Tustee, |
4) R.D.Sethna Scholarship Fund
To The Chief Executive, |
5) Lotus Trust Scholarships
To Lotus Trust, |
6) Sir Ratan Tata Trust
Sir Ratan Tata Trust, |
7) Seth Pirojshah Godrej Foundation
Seth Pirojshah Godrej Foundation(Go here personally) |
8) Tata Chem Golden Jubilee Foundation
Bombay House, |
9) Naina Parikh Education Trust
Vithaldas Chambers, |
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