New to the PhD program? Have an assistantship? This link will tell you everything you'll need in order to obtain NY residency, which is necessary to get your full (in-state) tuition waiver. Make sure you start this process in September of your first year.

Are you a GA/TA in the GSEU? Check out the GSEU website for reimbursement opportunities for professional development, dependant care coverage, and for various other union benefits here. For Professional Development Funds, GSEU members are eligible for up to $600 per year reimbursement of "professional development" expenses, including conference travel, research funds, and books. Note that these funds will be distributed after the 2007-2011 contract is approved.