Financial Benefits - Dual (DVM/PhD) Degree Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

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Financial Benefits and Guidelines

Benefits

For dual degree students who maintain performance expectations, the following financial support is offered throughout the entire seven-year program.

Full tuition and fees (actual amount is based on state residency)
Annual living allowance
Annual training-related expense allowance
Health insurance

In order to remain eligible for financial support, students must exhibit outstanding academic performance. The Dual Degree Oversight Committee assesses each student semi-annually to ensure the students' performance in the program.

Training Related Expenses: Guidelines

The funds available to students for training-related expenses (approximately $2,500 per student per 12-month period) are supplied by the College of Veterinary Medicine and are not considered a part of the annual stipend. In an effort to preserve the reputation of the program, it is important that the funds are used responsibly and not for trivial purchases.

To request monies for a training expense, students must complete a "Training Expense Request Form" and submit it to the Graduate Education Manager. The form requires an estimated expense and justification for the use of the funds. The request will be approved by the Graduate Education Manager and if necessary, the Dual Degree Oversight Committee Chair.

Issues Relating to the Training Funds

It is expected that the home laboratory of the student (or rotation laboratory for new students) will be responsible for specific expenses related to the students' research activities
Training-related funds can be used for supplemenatary activities that specifically enhance the Dual Degree training (ex. attendance at conferences, additional training-related materials, and support for other materials and activities that benefit the research of the student).
Funds cannot be used to purchase materials that are not considered part of the training activities or those which are restricted by the College or University (ex. personal entertainment and activities that are not specific to the training: meals except as part of specific travel expenses; funds cannot ever be used to purchase alcohol in any form).
The purchase of a computer is not prohibited; however, access to a computer should be provided by the laboratory in which the student is working. The purchase of a computer as well as the type and price of the computer purchased would need to be specifically justified as part of training program activities.
When utilizing the training expense priviledge, all receipts must be turned in to the Graduate Education Manager in a timely fashion. Students are required to turn in any receipts within 30 days of purchase. If a receipt is submitted after 30 days, approval of reimbursement will need to be obtained from the Oversight Committee Chair. The Committee Chair reserves the right to deny any receipt that is submitted after 30 days, making the student financially responsible for the expense.