New UW Grad Student Checklist

TODOs

• Setup Direct Deposit. This is for tuition related reimbursements and separate from payroll. If you do not sign up for this method, you may need to check your snail mail for reimbursements in the form of $1000-to-$2000 checks every few quarters.
  • More info

Life Maintenance TODOs

• Your income is now approximately $25k, approximately minimum wage. Consider tracking your expenses with an expense tracker like Mint.
• Switch subscriptions to student-friendly subscriptions
  • New York Times
  • Adobe Creatives Suite
• Cancel extraneous subscriptions