Learn more about your biweekly stipend and the various benefits awarded to Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José AmeriCorps members – both during and after service.
Plan & prepare
By prioritizing and planning, you can live in San José on your Â鶹ÊÓƵ stipend. The information and resources below will help you prepare for your year (or two) of service.
Your stipend
As a Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José AmeriCorps member, you will receive a biweekly stipend of $1,122 (pre-tax).
The stipend will be paid via direct deposit every other Friday, contingent upon timesheets submitted on time and approved by your manager. Your manager will provide training on submitting timesheets.
Bank of America (our corporate partner) hosts budgeting seminars throughout the year.
National benefits
In addition to your stipend, you’ll also receive health insurance, access to Employee Assistance and Talkspace Therapy programs, as well as relocation support.
Local benefits
- Free transit pass
- Free CalTrain public transit pass
Your student loans may be eligible for forbearance
You may be eligible to have the repayment of a qualified student loan temporarily postponed while you are serving. While a loan is in forbearance, the individual is not required to make payments. Learn more on AmeriCorps’ website to and how to apply
Whether you are relocating or a longtime resident of San José, you will benefit by having a housing plan in place before service begins.
Keep yourself organized and ready for registration day.
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