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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by USnobeparadise: 11:02pm On Jan 01, 2017 |
fredoricko:Yes, funding does a lot to offset tuition and expenses in case of stipend. In case of financial capacity, first understand that every person's situation is different, I think the most accurate information about how much in average you will spend in a year, is the one specifically printed in your I-20. If you want it monthly, then divide by 12, and that can prevent constituting nuisance to the public or public charge ( immigration terms) |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by electronic(m): 12:21am On Jan 02, 2017 |
USnobeparadise:I-20 estimates are slightly high. $700 / month seems very fair to me. At least from southern States. Well I pray dollar drops before June. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by Nobody: 12:45am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Depends on your income and fees you have to pay per semester. My semester fees which include subsidised health insurance fee(145), engineering equipment fee (171) and campus privilege fees(340) totals 656 dollars Rent here is usually around 300 but can be as high as 600 depending on your taste. Also, most accommodation would require a one-time deposit before you sign a lease. Mine was 400 dollars. Grocery should be less than 100. Utilities also depend on where you live. I pay for light (25 dollars) and phone bills (40 dollars). Unless I overspend or have emergency expenditure, my monthly spending usually does not exceed 500 dollars. In bigger cities like Austin, Boulder, or the east and west coast cities, the cost of living is higher. However, grad students earn higher too to offset these expenses. If you have about 1500 dollars before you arrive, you will be pretty comfortable before stipends start coming in. fredoricko: 5 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by amanze15(m): 3:18am On Jan 02, 2017 |
USnobeparadise:bros 50% income tax haba , anway na way sha. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by amanze15(m): 3:23am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Simon21:awon ti slim thug |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by USnobeparadise: 3:26am On Jan 02, 2017 |
electronic:Like I said before every person's situation is different. Maybe u have a low-spending habit, u spend lower than they estimate in the I-20, that doesn't make it to be high, it's in average, it's just that u have a low-spending habit. Don't forget that another person can still spend more than they estimate, and starts whining that they underestimate everything in the I-20. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by USnobeparadise: 3:44am On Jan 02, 2017 |
amanze15:Yes it happens. Maybe u don't get paid on the book. I did several times, the same story, then quitted. One guy from Bengal that has F status complained to me about that too. As for me, I don't use it considering my situation as of now, but I don't discourage people from using it either. It's good, when you go to your workplace, they treat you with respect, if they maltreat you in any form, you file a report to the authority. Even these taxes, you can at the end of the year, file for TAX RETURN, and get them back. But every one has his or her own choice |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by amanze15(m): 3:46am On Jan 02, 2017 |
shout-out to everyone moving to the other side of the pond during this hard times back home, you are the real MVP, you would need that resilience to achieve the greatness we all strive for in this OBODO OYINBO. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by anaccondac: 3:57am On Jan 02, 2017 |
USnobeparadise:You are right. I spend more than $200 a month when school is in session and $100 when school is out of session. This is largely due to the fact that I eat out most of the time. I don't have much time to eat at home. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by Simon21(m): 4:15am On Jan 02, 2017 |
amanze15:Lmao..you don know nunn but am gon tell you sunn |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by amanze15(m): 4:46am On Jan 02, 2017 |
USnobeparadise:tax is inevitable as death in this system, but wetin i know sef?!! |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by amanze15(m): 4:48am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Simon21:"they just wanna be heard" |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by Mekurexx: 5:18am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Happy New Year nairalanders on this amazing thread!. I pray that God grants us unmerited favour, good health, guidance and grace for excellence in all that we do. To all those in the US already, this forthcoming semester, may we come out on top in our academics and may grace distinguish us from others, to those who have finished, may y'all find that which we desire in Jesus name! To prospective applicants, dont stop dreaming, work hard and the goals set for the year will be accomplished. Whether it is funding, admission or even a high GRE score, put in maximum effort and trust God to complete it. 2016 was an amazing year for me. In my first semester in the US, I finished with a 3.66 GPA, it was a challenging and stressful semester but I thank God all the effort I put in paid off. I do not go into competition or compare myself with others because it can lead to a dangerous precedence, so I try to maintain and improve, socially, academically and life in general. Many thanks to Bigfrancis21, qhetumosel and all others I cant remember their names. Amazing people I met in 2016, I am sure 2017 will be much better! Big thanks to the moderator Justwise for keeping this thread alive over the years and helping people achieve their dreams! God bless you! Cheers! 10 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by Mekurexx: 5:20am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Happy New Year!! Welcome to US! Are you from Arondizuogu? spaceshipz: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by anaccondac: 5:29am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Mekurexx:Are you Igbo? I asked him same question. That's Ideato-North LGA in Imo State |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by Mekurexx: 5:32am On Jan 02, 2017 |
If you have full funding, tuition which is a large chunk will be offset but get ready to pay minor fees like student fees, computer, association fees etc which wont be up to $500. In my case, I paid rent for 3 months in advance which made me settle in quickly. I was able to save about $1k from work stipends. depending on the state, tax deductions vary. I'm charge over 100-150 in tax monthly. Groceries for me is $50 thats cuz I came with alot of naija food ingredients, I dont eat out because I have had disastrous experiences eating out, the most recent which was spending $45 on Chinese food at Manhattan which ended up in the trash (pls dont be like me). If you plan to get a car, thats extra expenses but the best way to save money is getting a decent phone plan and cheapest yet most comfy accommodation. I pay over $400 in rent comfortably but I plan to move to a $280 apartment so I can save more and maybe go on a vacation. bottom line is its difficult to save money here but its not impossible fredoricko: 3 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by Mekurexx: 5:34am On Jan 02, 2017 |
I am from Izuogu so I wanted to know if he was my brother. Make I send am e-kiss ( no homo). I'm from Okigwe LGA Imo anaccondac: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by Mekurexx: 5:37am On Jan 02, 2017 |
How does one get EAD or qualify for it? anaccondac: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by anaccondac: 5:38am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Mekurexx:I'm from Ideato-South. I'm sure you must have heard of Isiekenesi. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by anaccondac: 5:39am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Mekurexx:In as much as you have financial difficulty and can prove such you're good to go. Like affidavit of loss of sponsor etc. that aside, you need to have spend Atleast a year in school to qualify. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by Mekurexx: 5:41am On Jan 02, 2017 |
OK I understand... but for how long can one use the card? like does it has an expiration date? and will it still be valid after one graduates anaccondac: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by Mekurexx: 5:42am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Not sure I have heard that name before. Who/ what is it? anaccondac: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by anaccondac: 5:42am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Mekurexx:valid for one year but subject to renewal |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by anaccondac: 5:43am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Mekurexx:That's my village. If you travel often you surely should have heard of them. You can ask your parents about them. Very crazy stubborn folks |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by anaccondac: 5:45am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Mekurexx:you can't be brothers cos he is from Ideato-North |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by Time2Smile(m): 5:47am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Simon21:Any chance you are at University of Houston?. I would like to apply to the school. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by alldmoney: 6:55am On Jan 02, 2017 |
alldmoney: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by anaccondac: 7:07am On Jan 02, 2017 |
[quote author=alldmoney post=52454735][/quote] which state are you heading to? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by Nobody: 7:12am On Jan 02, 2017 |
sirRiddy:Thanks Riddy for a well delineated response to the issues I raised. It goes a long way to allay my worries and fears. Excluding tuition, $3000 should be enough to take care of expenses in the first semester before one starts getting stipends or earnings, right? 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by Nobody: 7:17am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Mekurexx: Thanks a lot Mekurexx for your response. Is it safe to infer from your response that from the moment one settles-in, one can expect to be financially independent? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by Nobody: 7:24am On Jan 02, 2017 |
USnobeparadise: Thanks for your response usnobeparadise. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by Mekurexx: 7:52am On Jan 02, 2017 |
Settling in is key. It can mean different things for people. Having financial discipline is important because as long as you keep your hours (if you are funded/working), payment is sure, so its left to you to start saving. and its good convenience that payments are made twice a month, so that for me is a real plus having been used to once a month salary payment. you understand? fredoricko: |
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