Schools with the HIGHEST "cost of living" expenses?

[boomuntilnoon]

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What schools have the highest financial aid allocations for living expenses?

What about unexpected windfalls, say a medical school that is located in a fairly cheap city to live in but still provides a phenomenal living expense stipend?

Preferably looking for places with $18,000+ yearly allocations, but $20,000+ would be even better.

 

[dajimmers]

Michigan is ~$19,000. But books, supplies, etc. are included as well (don't know if you meant that). Ann Arbor is expensive for the midwest, but I thought this was a bit more than may be needed (didn't ask anyone at second look, though, so who knows).

Why is this question being asked?

 

[akpete]

What about unexpected windfalls, say a medical school that is located in a fairly cheap city to live in but still provides a phenomenal living expense stipend?

Well, that isn't Milwaukee. While the city I'm sure is way cheap compared to others, the budget assumes double occupancy, even if you live alone. And it's still not all that great if you do have a roommate. It sucks. Only ~1050 per month for living expenses (separate allowance in budget for health insurance and school stuff). And word has it that it hasn't gone up in several years, despite inflation, rising housing costs, and increasing gas prices.

Why do you want $20000 anyway?

 

[boomuntilnoon]

Thanks! And oh yes, please be sure to include ALL approved expenses that are not required tuition+fees... i.e. - any and all $ coming back to the student.

Just trying to get an idea of what schools make the most amends for their students. Location is usually the dictating factor in the "cost of attendance," but I also figured there might be hidden gems or exceptions to that. Might as well be living somewhat comfortably (in debt?) for four+ years in medical school, rather than having to further stress and stretch yourself out to make ends meet.

Michigan is ~$19,000. But books, supplies, etc. are included as well (don't know if you meant that). Ann Arbor is expensive for the midwest, but I thought this was a bit more than may be needed (didn't ask anyone at second look, though, so who knows).

Why is this question being asked?

 

[akpete]

Might as well be living somewhat comfortably (in debt?) for four+ years in medical school, rather than having to further stress and stretch yourself out to make ends meet.

I hear ya. I luckily get a little help from my dad, but not much. Just enough to have my own apartment rather than a roommate.