Humphrey Fellows Sample Budget
Conservative Budget     Average Notes
       
monthly stipend  $1,541.00      $1,541.00
       
Expenses        
rent 550     700
utilities 100     150
food* 200     400
transportation** 25     25
books, supplies 25     50
medical deductible 50     50
entertainment 10     20
subtotal 960     1395
       
Balance of Funds   $   581.00      $   146.00
Notes:  You will receive a settling in allowance to buy furnishings for your apartment if needed
warm weather clothing, and to pay your apartment deposit which is usually one
month's rent.  You will also receive a book allowance each semester and funds for 
professional development each semester
Settling in allowance is $800
Book Allowance is $375 each semester.  Any additional books or supplies come from your stipend
Professional Development allowance is $1,000 each semester. If you need more money it comes from 
from funds in your stipend.
The funds you receive from the Humphrey Fellowship Program are for your use during the program 
and not to support family or send home.
* Food is estimated at $200 when you cook at home, more if you eat out occassionally
** Transportation - you will receive a bus pass to ride for free from Monday -Friday 7am - 6pm.  
Evenings and weekends about $3 day
The Conservative Budget is based on staying at the East Plaza Townhouses where furniture is provided.
The average budget for a single professional in Ithaca is shown in column two.