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Re:After Learning Her TA Would Be Paid More Than She Was, Th... by Konnstann on Friday May 24, 2024 @04:30PM (#40470240)
Anecdotal data from the grad programs in my area is that at least for PhD students your supervisor pays their tuition from whatever funding source they use to pay the stipend.
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Re:After Learning Her TA Would Be Paid More Than She Was, Th... by zamfi on Friday May 24, 2024 @10:22PM (#40472176)
Yes, and the supervisor also pays a fraction (often 50%+!) of any incoming grant money to “overhead” — to the institution, for lab space, staff, operations, etc.

Why some of this money is categorized as “tuition” and other money as “overhead” is at the root of the question I think.

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