Stipend, Tuition & Insurance

All students who enter the IBiS program receive full tuition support and a stipend as long as they maintain good academic standing. The IBiS program awards funding in the form of fellowships. The stipend for the academic year 2023-24 is $36,960 which will be paid out over a twelve-month period. Please see the TGS Tax FAQ for tax implications of different categories of funding.

Health Insurance

The Graduate School subsidizes the health insurance premium for the student plan offered by Northwestern University in full. For information on the current health insurance plan, please refer to Student Health Insurance. 

Insurance plans through a private provider, including those through parents and domestic partners, are not covered by TGS or IBiS. Proof of insurance coverage (NU or private insurance coverage) will need to be produced.

Current Health Insurance Information (Aetna)