{"id":2262,"date":"2020-11-13T01:12:59","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T09:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graduateschool.usc.edu\/?page_id=2262"},"modified":"2022-03-17T10:29:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T17:29:19","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/graduateschool.usc.edu\/fellowships\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2262\" class=\"elementor elementor-2262\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f77e565 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"3f77e565\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-51185a2f\" data-id=\"51185a2f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14f92232 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14f92232\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7afd93a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7afd93a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8c737f4\" data-id=\"8c737f4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36ac696 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-tabs\" data-id=\"36ac696\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" id=\"eael-advance-tabs-36ac696\" class=\"eael-advance-tabs eael-tabs-vertical eael-tab-auto-active  active-caret-on\" data-tabid=\"36ac696\">\n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-nav \">\n                <ul class=\"eael-tab-inline-icon\" role=\"tablist\">\n                                            <li id=\"general\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"general-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                <i class=\"fas fa-plus-circle\"><\/i>                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >General<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"stipend\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"stipend-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                <i class=\"fas fa-money-check-alt\"><\/i>                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Stipend<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"tuition-units\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"tuition-units-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                <i class=\"fas fa-book-reader\"><\/i>                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Tuition Units<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"travelresearch-awards\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"travelresearch-awards-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                <i class=\"fas fa-car-side\"><\/i>                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Travel\/Research Awards<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"health\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"health-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                <i class=\"fas fa-heartbeat\"><\/i>                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Health<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"housing\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"housing-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                <i class=\"fas fa-home\"><\/i>                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Housing<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"miscellaneous\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"miscellaneous-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                <i class=\"far fa-question-circle\"><\/i>                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Miscellaneous<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                    \n                                  <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-content\">\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"general-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"general-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"widget\" data-elementor-id=\"2278\" class=\"elementor elementor-2278\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2278 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"2278\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-2278\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"2278\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-is-a-fellowship\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8821\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is a fellowship?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8821\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-a-fellowship\"><p>Fellowships allow students to focus full time on their studies. In general, fellowships include tuition, fees and a stipend that is distributed over the course of the academic year.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-what-is-the-difference-between-a-fellowship-and-an-assistantship-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8822\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">                                         What is the difference between a fellowship and an assistantship?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8822\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"-what-is-the-difference-between-a-fellowship-and-an-assistantship-\"><p>Fellowships allow students to focus full time on their studies. Assistantships may involve up to 20 hours per week of teaching or research supporting the work of a faculty member.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-what-fellowships-are-available-from-the-graduate-school-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8823\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">                                         What fellowships are available from the Graduate School?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8823\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"-what-fellowships-are-available-from-the-graduate-school-\"><p>The Graduate School administers a number of internal and external fellowships, including:<\/p><ol><li>Fellowships for new incoming PhD students<\/li><li>Fellowships for continuing PhD students, including Dissertation Completion, Research Enhancement, Provost\u2019s Mentored Teaching and various Endowed Fellowships<\/li><li>External Fellowships, such as the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships Program, the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships, the Ford Foundation Fellowships, the Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowships and others<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-who-is-eligible-for-a-fellowship-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8824\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">                                         Who is eligible for a fellowship?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8824\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"-who-is-eligible-for-a-fellowship-\"><p>Fellowship eligibility varies. For internal fellowships, candidates are often nominated by their program, department or school.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-what-does-my-fellowship-award-include-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8825\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">                                         What does my fellowship award include?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8825\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"-what-does-my-fellowship-award-include-\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div id=\"faq_collapse_1_5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><p>In most cases, fellowships administered by the graduate school include tuition for full-time enrollment in the fall, spring and summer semesters, health and dental insurance, coverage of the student health center fee for the fall, spring and summer semesters, and all university-wide mandatory fees, including fees for orientation, the student programming fee, the student services fee, and Norman H. Topping Student Aid. Graduate school fellowships also include a stipend for the academic year and opportunities to apply for additional travel or research funds.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Metro passes, parking passes, lab fees, or fees associated with coursework for a particular department, are not covered by graduate school fellowships.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"stipend-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"stipend-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"widget\" data-elementor-id=\"2286\" class=\"elementor elementor-2286\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2286 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"2286\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-2286\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"2286\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-is-the-payment-schedule-for-the-fellowship-stipend-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8831\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the payment schedule for the fellowship stipend?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8831\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-payment-schedule-for-the-fellowship-stipend-\"><p>Most fellowship stipends are paid once at the end of each month from August through May. Fellowship stipend payments are divided evenly, however fellows may receive a double payment in November, and no payment in December, to ensure that the December check is received before leaving for the winter recess.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>As long as you register on time, you should receive your first stipend payment no later than August 26th. Please visit the Schedule of Classes website for more information about registration dates:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web-app.usc.edu\/soc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/web-app.usc.edu\/soc\/<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-is-the-fellowship-stipend-dispersed-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8832\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How is the fellowship stipend dispersed?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8832\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"how-is-the-fellowship-stipend-dispersed-\"><p><strong>If you are a Domestic Student:<\/strong><\/p><p>To receive your stipend, you must be registered for classes. We highly recommend that you sign up for direct deposit. The direct deposit from can be found here\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/procurement.usc.edu\/payments\/reimbursements\/direct-deposit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/procurement.usc.edu\/payments\/reimbursements\/direct-deposit\/<\/a>. To access the form you\u2019ll need to login with your USC NetID and password. The form can be found on the bottom right hand side of the page under \u201cRelated Documents\u201d. If you do not sign up for direct deposit, your stipends will be sent to the local address you have listed on Oasis.Please keep this address up to date.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>If you are an International student:<\/strong><\/p><p>To receive your stipend, you must be registered for classes. Stipends for international students are processed through Payroll. Instructions for signing up for direct deposit can be found here\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/workdayhelp.usc.edu\/files\/2013\/11\/quick-guide-to-setting-up-direct-deposit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/workdayhelp.usc.edu\/files\/2013\/11\/quick-guide-to-setting-up-direct-deposit.pdf<\/a>. If you do not sign up for direct deposit your stipend will be sent to your home department or payroll office.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Your Glacier account must be up-to-date in order to receive your stipend.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"will-my-annual-stipend-amount-change-during-non-fellowship-years-for-example-when-i-am-a-ta-or-ra-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8833\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Will my annual stipend amount change during non-fellowship years (for example, when I am a TA or RA)?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8833\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"will-my-annual-stipend-amount-change-during-non-fellowship-years-for-example-when-i-am-a-ta-or-ra-\"><p>For most multi-year fellowships, the stipend amount will remain the same for all years at USC. Please speak with your Staff Graduate Advisor or refer to your fellowship offer letter for specific details.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"will-the-fellowship-stipend-be-taxed-and-if-so-what-will-be-the-tax-rate-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8834\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Will the fellowship stipend be taxed and if so, what will be the tax rate?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8834\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"will-the-fellowship-stipend-be-taxed-and-if-so-what-will-be-the-tax-rate-\"><p>We strongly suggest that fellows contact the IRS directly, and\/or consult with a tax professional. While receiving your fellowship, domestic students will not receive a W-2 form (although when you serve as a Teaching or Research Assistant you will receive a W-2).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The following link,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p970.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p970.pdf<\/a>\u00a0contains information regarding tax treatment of fellowship awards. In addition,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/fbs.usc.edu\/depts\/sfs\/page\/2115\/1098-t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/fbs.usc.edu\/depts\/sfs\/page\/2115\/1098-t\/<\/a>\u00a0provides information regarding the IRS 1098-t form. These links are not meant to be a comprehensive list of tax resources or forms that you should consider.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>International Students should consult the Office of International Services (OIS) at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ois.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ois.usc.edu\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"tuition-units-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"tuition-units-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"widget\" data-elementor-id=\"2289\" class=\"elementor elementor-2289\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2289 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"2289\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-2289\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"2289\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-how-are-the-tuition-units-allocated-while-i-am-on-fellowship-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8841\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">                                         How are the tuition units allocated while I am on fellowship?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8841\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"-how-are-the-tuition-units-allocated-while-i-am-on-fellowship-\"><p>In general, you will receive enough tuition units to cover full time enrollment during the academic year. Please refer to your fellowship offer letter for specific details. These units are split evenly between the fall, spring and summer semesters. If you wish to exceed the number of units stated in your offer letter, please contact your department\u2019s Staff Graduate Advisor who will submit a request to the Graduate School on your behalf.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-do-the-fellowships-include-tuition-units-for-summer-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8842\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">                                         Do the fellowships include tuition units for summer?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8842\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"-do-the-fellowships-include-tuition-units-for-summer-\"><p>Most Graduate School fellowships include summer tuition units.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-can-i-spread-my-tuition-units-out-beyond-the-fellowship-year-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8843\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">                                         Can I spread my tuition units out beyond the fellowship year?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8843\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"-can-i-spread-my-tuition-units-out-beyond-the-fellowship-year-\"><p>Fellowships are awarded for a precise period of time. Please refer to your fellowship offer letter for specific details.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-can-i-pursue-a-masters-degree-in-another-program-or-field-to-supplement-my-degree-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8844\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">                                         Can I pursue a Master\u2019s degree in another program or field to supplement my degree?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8844\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"-can-i-pursue-a-masters-degree-in-another-program-or-field-to-supplement-my-degree-\"><p>No. Fellowship tuition units are to be used for courses counting towards the degree for which you received the award.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"travelresearch-awards-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"travelresearch-awards-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"widget\" data-elementor-id=\"2292\" class=\"elementor elementor-2292\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2292 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"2292\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-2292\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"2292\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-can-i-apply-to-the-graduate-school-for-funding-for-travel-or-research-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8851\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">                                         Can I apply to the Graduate School for funding for travel or research?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8851\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"-can-i-apply-to-the-graduate-school-for-funding-for-travel-or-research-\"><p>Students with a Provost, Annenberg, Rose Hills, Global or Advanced fellowship may apply for the Graduate School\u2019s travel award. Eligible students will have completed at least 24 units of coursework and\/or passed departmental screening. There will be one opportunity for students to apply each semester. Students are eligible to receive one travel award during the tenure of their Graduate School fellowship.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-is-there-travel-funding-available-outside-of-the-graduate-school-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8852\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">                                         Is there travel funding available outside of the Graduate School?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8852\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"-is-there-travel-funding-available-outside-of-the-graduate-school-\"><p>If you are not eligible for the Graduate School\u2019s travel award, you may apply for a travel grant through USC\u2019s Graduate Student Government. More information can be found here\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gsg.usc.edu\/student-funding\/travel-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/gsg.usc.edu\/student-funding\/travel-grants\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"health-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"health-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"widget\" data-elementor-id=\"2298\" class=\"elementor elementor-2298\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2298 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"2298\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-2298\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"2298\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-who-do-i-contact-with-questions-regarding-my-health-or-dental-insurance-policy-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8851\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">                                         Who do I contact with questions regarding my health or dental insurance policy?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8851\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"-who-do-i-contact-with-questions-regarding-my-health-or-dental-insurance-policy-\"><p>For health insurance information, or to view the USC Student Health Insurance Plan Description, please visit:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/engemannshc.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/engemannshc.usc.edu\/<\/a><\/p><p>To receive care, please contact:<\/p><ol><li><p><strong>University Park Campus:<\/strong><br \/>Engemann Student Health Center<br \/>1031 West 34th Street<br \/>Los Angeles, CA 90089<br \/>Telephone: (213) 740-9355<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/engemannshc.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/engemannshc.usc.edu\/<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Health Sciences Campus:<\/strong><br \/>Eric Cohen Health Center<br \/>1510 San Pablo Street, Suite 104<br \/>Los Angeles, CA 90033<br \/>Telephone: (323) 442-5631<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/ecohenshc.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/ecohenshc.usc.edu\/<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-during-the-school-year-do-i-need-to-be-enrolled-in-a-minimum-number-of-units-to-receive-health-insurance-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8852\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">                                         During the school year, do I need to be enrolled in a minimum number of units to receive health insurance?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8852\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"-during-the-school-year-do-i-need-to-be-enrolled-in-a-minimum-number-of-units-to-receive-health-insurance-\"><p>All PhD students at USC are automatically enrolled in the health insurance plan. Your fellowship includes health and dental insurance and fees associated with the student health center.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-will-i-still-have-health-and-dental-insurance-coverage-throughout-the-summer-if-i-am-not-enrolled-in-summer-school-or-working-as-an-rata-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8853\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">                                         Will I still have health and dental insurance coverage throughout the summer if I am not enrolled in summer school or working as an RA\/TA?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8853\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"-will-i-still-have-health-and-dental-insurance-coverage-throughout-the-summer-if-i-am-not-enrolled-in-summer-school-or-working-as-an-rata-\"><p>The health care package has two components: one is the payment of the USC Supplemental Student Health Insurance Plan, and the other is the payment of the mandatory Student Health Center fee.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>During the summer you are covered by the USC Supplemental Student Health Insurance Plan and dental insurance. The health insurance plan covers services of on- and off-site doctors included in the plan\u2019s network. If you are on campus and registered for classes during the summer, you may also have access to the student health center. Please see you Staff Graduate Advisor for information on how to enroll. The Graduate School will pay the student health center fee for any Ph.D. student who was active on their Graduate School funded fellowship in the previous fall and spring semesters.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"housing-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"housing-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"widget\" data-elementor-id=\"2295\" class=\"elementor elementor-2295\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2295 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"2295\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-2295\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"2295\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-where-can-i-find-information-about-housing-options-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8851\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">                                         Where can I find information about housing options?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8851\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"-where-can-i-find-information-about-housing-options-\"><p>You can find out about university housing options at the USC Housing Website (<a href=\"https:\/\/housing.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/housing.usc.edu\/<\/a>).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>You can also find some non-University housing information at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/dailytrojan.com\/category\/classifieds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/dailytrojan.com\/category\/classifieds\/<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-how-do-i-verify-my-income-for-my-landlord-when-applying-for-housing-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8852\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">                                         How do I verify my income for my landlord when applying for housing?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8852\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"-how-do-i-verify-my-income-for-my-landlord-when-applying-for-housing-\"><p>You can visit the Financial Aid website to print your statement of Financial Aid Eligibility, which should include all fellowships you are receiving, and submit this to your landlord.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Please visit the Financial Aid website at <a href=\"http:\/\/financialaid.usc.edu\/graduates\/admitted\/financial-aid-summary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/financialaid.usc.edu\/graduates\/admitted\/financial-aid-summary.html<\/a>\u00a0for a copy of your Financial Aid Summary.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"miscellaneous-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"miscellaneous-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"widget\" data-elementor-id=\"2301\" class=\"elementor elementor-2301\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2301 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"2301\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-2301\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"2301\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-i-defer-my-fellowship-award-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8961\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I defer my fellowship award?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8961\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-defer-my-fellowship-award-\"><p>Deferring the fellowship start date may be possible in some cases for some incoming and some external fellowships. Deferring the fellowship start date is not possible for advanced fellowships. Please consult with your department\u2019s Staff Graduate Advisor who will work with the graduate school to determine the best course of action.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-i-work-during-the-academic-year-while-i-am-receiving-my-fellowship-award-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8962\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I work during the academic year while I am receiving my fellowship award?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8962\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-work-during-the-academic-year-while-i-am-receiving-my-fellowship-award-\"><p>No. Fellows are expected to devote full-time to study towards their degree and not to undertake employment or other time consuming commitments during the academic year from the end of August through mid- May.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-i-accept-a-summer-internship-or-summer-ta-or-ra-position-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8963\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I accept a summer internship or summer TA or RA position?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8963\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-accept-a-summer-internship-or-summer-ta-or-ra-position-\"><p>You may accept a summer internship or a summer TA\/RA position. Fellows may not undertake employment or other time consuming commitments during the academic year from the end of August through mid- May. If you are an international student and plan to work off campus, we suggest that you contact the Office of International Services (OIS)\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sait.usc.edu\/ois\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/sait.usc.edu\/ois\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-i-receive-two-fellowship-awards-at-the-same-time-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8964\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I receive two fellowship awards at the same time?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8964\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-receive-two-fellowship-awards-at-the-same-time-\"><p>You may not receive two comprehensive fellowships simultaneously. Any funding that you receive may be taken into account by the graduate school, and we will work with you to coordinate the fellowships. You should contact your department\u2019s Staff Graduate Advisor and the Graduate School immediately if you are offered additional funding.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-i-receive-scholarships-during-my-fellowship-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8965\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I receive scholarships during my fellowship?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8965\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-receive-scholarships-during-my-fellowship-\"><p>Any external funding you receive may be taken into account by the Graduate School. You should contact your department\u2019s Staff Graduate Advisor and the Graduate School immediately if you are offered additional funding.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"will-the-fellowship-award-affect-my-current-financial-aid-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8966\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Will the fellowship award affect my current financial aid?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8966\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"will-the-fellowship-award-affect-my-current-financial-aid-\"><p>Financial aid eligibility may be affected by your fellowship award and we encourage you to contact a Financial Aid Officer if you are currently receiving USC-administered financial aid.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>For financial aid inquiries, please visit:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/financialaid.usc.edu\/general\/help-contact-us-general.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/financialaid.usc.edu\/general\/help-contact-us-general.html<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"should-i-accept-tuition-insurance-at-the-time-of-registration-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8967\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Should I accept tuition insurance at the time of registration?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8967\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-labelledby=\"should-i-accept-tuition-insurance-at-the-time-of-registration-\"><p>No, you should reject tuition insurance since the Graduate School will cover your tuition as part of your fellowship agreement.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>If you have already accepted tuition refund insurance, you can opt out by following the steps in this link <a href=\"http:\/\/arr.usc.edu\/services\/registration\/tuitionrefund.html#optingout2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/arr.usc.edu\/services\/registration\/tuitionrefund.html#optingout2\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"does-the-fellowship-have-any-bearing-on-intellectual-property-or-ideas-that-i-come-up-with-while-on-the-fellowship-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8968\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Does the Fellowship have any bearing on intellectual property, or ideas that I come up with while on the fellowship?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8968\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-labelledby=\"does-the-fellowship-have-any-bearing-on-intellectual-property-or-ideas-that-i-come-up-with-while-on-the-fellowship-\"><p>For questions regarding intellectual property rights, we suggest that you visit <a href=\"https:\/\/policy.usc.edu\/files\/2014\/02\/intellectual_property.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/policy.usc.edu\/files\/2014\/02\/intellectual_property.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"are-there-any-obligations-beyond-my-studies-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8969\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Are there any obligations beyond my studies?                                     <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8969\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-labelledby=\"are-there-any-obligations-beyond-my-studies-\"><p>We hope that you will become a member of our larger community of fellows. As the recipient of a Graduate School fellowship, you will be invited to a number of events and programs, including a reception in the fall, professional development events and workshops. Annenberg Graduate Fellows will be invited to participate in a Micro Seminar Series held at the beginning of the school year and an end of year Research Symposium.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently Asked Questions General Stipend Tuition Units Travel\/Research Awards Health Housing Miscellaneous What is a fellowship? Fellowships allow students to focus full time on their studies. 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