One of our fellows, Serena Ng, has kindly submitted her thoughts on budgeting for the fellowship, a question asked by quite a few prospective applicants. After all, New York isn’t a cheap city.
Q: How much should I expect to spend while attending graduate school in New York?
A: Most previous fellows were able to get by on about $1,500 a month. Rent for a room in a shared apartment in the city typically ranges from $700 to 1,200 per month, depending on location, and utilities may cost extra. Renting an entire apartment costs significantly more unless you choose to stay in the outer boroughs, such as Brooklyn or Queens. Costs for food, travel expenses and other everyday items are likely to come up to at least $10-20 per day.
Thanks, Serena! (You can follow Serena on twitter.)
