Since you're getting a windfall of about 8k by march, I'd say to actually look into investing in a total stock market or 500 index fund. (In the mean time, stick with the plan you already laid out: the savings 100-200 a month and rest towards student loans) By march, you'll already have more saved in your emergency fund, and you'll know if your student loan payment amount will have changed.
Between (hopefully) having lower loan payment amounts, a raise, and already having 5-ish more months (Nov, dec, jan, feb and march) of savings put towards your emergency fund; Your emergency fund will be in better shape, and you can probably switch from putting that savings toward your emergency fund (or just part of it), to toward investments. Also, since you're starting with 8k, it won't take you long to get up to 10k, which will give you even lower fees. (admiral funds via Vanguard) That's just my thought. Get a head start on investing. I'm sure others may say to yes, use it to pay down your debt. It's going to be a personal choice I think.
Either way, I'd definitely say to pretend you're not getting a raise, when it comes to spending habits, and just put that extra money on "auto" into savings. (whether that savings is emergency fund, student loan payoff, or investing, will be up to you.)
Also, I see you're only getting .5% on your savings. Check out capital one 360. Their savings accounts are .75%, and even the checking accounts have interest (Only like .2%, but better than nothing.) Here's my refer a friend link:
https://r.capitalone360.com/fvMaBF6sbX If you use that, you'll get $20 and I'll get $20. Please don't feel like I'm at all pushing you to use that. In fact, if you go to the MMM blog, I think you'll get an even better sign up deal. I won't be hurt if you don't use mine. :P Either way, .25% more can add up to a bunch over the long run!
P.S. You mention 'add to the IRA' as a possible next step. I might move that to more of an immediate step after the emergency fund gets to wherever you are comfortable. You always want to be putting in the max.
Good luck! I think you're definitely on the right path. You're choosing between multiple good options. So almost a no lose!