There is a dramatic TA budget cutting in Stony Brook University. In the Econ Dept, about forty current 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students were supposed to be funded this fall, but now probably only 10 of the 40 will get financial support. Please notice, the offer does not guarantee for four years of funding. It is only a contract for the first year, and the funding for the following years is dependent on state budget.
For those who are going to accept or have accepted the offer from Stony Brook, and those who have friend coming to Stony Brook, please take further consideration.