Are graduate students who are paid a stipend subject to the minimum wage requirements?

In the United States, graduate students who receive a stipend are not considered employees and are therefore not subject to the minimum wage requirements.

This is because stipends are considered to be a type of financial aid, rather than a salary or wage. As such, graduate students are not entitled to the same minimum wage protections as other workers.

However, some states and universities have their own policies on stipends and minimum wages for graduate students. For example, some states require universities to pay graduate students a stipend that meets or exceeds the minimum wage. Additionally, some universities may have their own policies that ensure graduate students are paid at least the minimum wage for work performed outside their academic studies.

It is important to check with your specific university or state to determine if there are any additional regulations or requirements regarding stipends and minimum wages for graduate students.