The program is usually able to support students longer than this. The EEB Graduate Program expects to have a number of its students supported as National Science Foundation Graduate Fellows. This is a prestigious but highly competitive program that gives students tremendous freedom to pursue their own research interests. In addition to paying your salary, the University contributes towards your health benefits. Typically, the University's contribution is sufficient to pay for all of your health and dental insurance costs.
Students can choose from a variety of health care providers.
There is also a modern student health care center on campus. As a result, it is growing rapidly and the cost of living is rising. Austin is still much less expensive, however, than the major urban areas on the East Coast and West Coast. You can compare the cost of living in Austin with other parts of the country by using The Salary Calculator . The EEB Graduate Program offers several fellowships to help support student travel and research.