LIVING STIPEND

Members receive a monthly living stipend for the duration of their service term, distributed through the University of Northern Iowa where our program is headquartered.

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SEGAL EDUCATION AWARD

Upon successful completion of their service term, members are eligible to receive the Segal Education Award which can go toward paying for school, paying for qualified student loans, and many other non-traditional uses. ​

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MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Free mental health counseling, financial counseling, legal support, and more for members and their households through the AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program (MAP)

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CHILDCARE

Members are eligible to receive childcare benefits through the AmeriCorps Child Care Program. *Note: Members must serve an average of 32 hours/week to qualify for this benefit. 

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Members are allowed dedicated time to pursue professional development opportunities, like completing certifications, attending trainings, webinars, and conferences, all while logging service hours for the program. Our 11-month and 6-month members are also allotted individual professional development funding from the program that can be used to pay for trainings and certifications throughout their service term. 

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All members in the program complete a Professional Development Project of their choosing related to their individual professional development goals, to demonstrate skills they've learned in service while helping the community. These projects are presented at the end of the service term to show off their hard work.

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LOAN DEFERMENT, FORBEARANCE & INTEREST ACCRUAL REPAYMENT

Qualified federal student loans may be put into deferment or forbearance during an AmeriCorps service term. Members may also qualify for interest accrual repayment for the loans in forbearance. Individuals should check with their loan-holder to determine if their loans are eligible.