Understanding and managing personal finances as a Postdoctoral Scholar can be an overwhelming endeavor.
At the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, we have compiled a list of resources to help you understand your taxes, retirement benefits and other issues related to personal finance all in one place for your convenience.
Tax Resources
Tax Issues for Postdocs
The National Postdoctoral Association has created an Overview of Tax Issues Resource that can answer many common questions about taxes for Postdoctoral Scholars and Researchers.
Prosper Tax Help
Prosper Tax Help is a free tax support service available to Texas residents who make less than $60,000/year and households of 2-4 that make less than $85,000/year. Income limit increases by $5,000 for each additional family member.
Employment Taxes
All payroll payments at the university are subject to federal employment taxes. Read more about how payroll taxes are calculated.
My Pay Profile
Modifying your payroll information, making payment elections, direct deposit and more are part of your pay profile in Workday.
IRS Information for Fellowship Grant Recipients
Visit the IRS website for tax information regarding scholarships, fellowship grants and other grants.
Finances for International Scholars
Looking for resources as an international scholar? Visit our international finances page.
Insurance and Retirement
New Employee Welcome Orientation
All new employees of UT Austin must complete the New Employee Welcome Orientation from the Department of Human Resources. Retirement and Insurance benefits are covered in this meeting.
New UT Employee Resources
Human Resources has a breakdown of each insurance and retirement option on their New Employee Resources Page for further reference.
Non-Employee Research Affiliate Fellows Insurance Options
Non-employee, Research Affiliate - Postdoctoral Fellows in job code A010 can review the options for healthcare coverage for themselves and their eligible dependents on the page linked above.
Retirement Program Options
Review the retirement program options available at the university.
Austin Housing & Cost of Living
Finding housing and budgeting for a new city can be a daunting task. Here are some easy-to-use resources to help you find housing within your budget and calculate your expected cost of living in Austin.
UT Off-Campus Housing Marketplace
This is a great resource to start your housing search, especially if you are looking for a space close to campus.
Forbes Cost of Living Calculator
This tool allows you to compare cost of living between major U.S. cities across a variety of metrics.
Off-Campus Living Tips for Renters
This tool was created by the Division of Student Affairs with some helpful tips on what to look for when signing a lease.
Miscellaneous Resources
Here are a few other resources for furthering your financial wellbeing at UT Austin.
Personal Finance for PhDs
This site has a great collection of tips and podcasts for grad, PhD and postdocs on issues of personal finances. You will also find podcast episodes featuring UT alumni.
Personal Finances for PhDs Free Tax Filing Resource
A resource by Personal Finances for PhDs on how to file your taxes for free.
UT Child Development Center
The Child Development Center provides affordable early childhood education programs for children of students, faculty and staff of UT Austin.