<p>My sis, who majored in Spanish in undergrad, is going to U Alabama for grad school. I don't know the specifics of the award, but apparently the school is covering tuition for all 2-3 years and she'll get $10k/year as a TA. She's going to be a TESOL teacher, and had a bit of a tough time finding schools with this very specific program, were affordable had she gotten no awards, and were in a location she liked. </p>
<p>She'll still be paying for her housing and all that goes along with it. She's most likely living in an off-campus apartment with at least one roommate.</p>