Graduate students in the PCB receive 12 months of financial support to cover living expenses provided good academic standing and progress towards the degree is made consistently.
Important terminology:
- Stipend – your monthly form of compensation which can be paid from the compensatory, non-compensatory payroll systems – or both.
- Compensatory payroll (comp) – payroll system used to establish and disburse payments associated with work (i.e. TAships, RAships)
- Non-compensatory payroll (non-comp) – payroll system used to establish and disburse payments which are typically not associated with work such as fellowships, or financial awards
In order for you to begin receiving your monthly stipend, we have to create your records in the non-compensatory payroll system at Duke.
Stipend Frequency
Paychecks for first year students are distributed on the last working day of each month. By default, your first payment will usually be distributed as a check. You will complete a direct deposit form when we coordinate all your payroll information. One important note – you will receive your first paycheck on August 30th, so budget appropriately.
Your first payment
You can expect to receive a paper check on your first payment at the end of August. Your direct deposit will not be effective until you have completed the direct deposit form in Duke Hub.
NOTE: Direct deposit for international students will not start until after you have received your social security number. Please provide this information to the DGSA as soon as you receive it.
To set up you direct deposit in Duke Hub, please visit the Financials tab in DukeHub to add or manage your direct deposit information.
In order to insure your first paycheck, or any future pays or tax documents always go to the correct address, please inform the DGSA of any changes in your mailing address as soon as possible.
