Frequently Asked Questions


The current stipend for the 2021-2022 academic year is $32,569. For 2022-2023, the stipend increased 3% to $33,546.

You can find information regarding your monthly payments via Emory HR or through Student OPUS.  

Taxes as a graduate student can become tricky. As a student on a stipend, you have your stipend/salary that serves as your take-home pay; this is potentially taxable, even if you don’t receive an official tax form about it. In fact, you’re very likely to end up owing tax on it unless it’s quite low and/or you have a lot of tax deductions and/or credits. This guide is really useful to understand your new tax situation!