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Member Living Allowance

The RISE AmeriCorps Program offers a modest living allowance to help members meet the necessary living expenses incurred while serving the community.
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​2022 MEMBER LIVING STIPEND
The stipend amount is subject to change per program year

Participation Type
Minimum hours
Average hours per week
Maximum living stipend
Per bi-weekly payroll amount
Full-time (50 weeks)
1,700
34 hours
$18,000
$720
Half-time (50 weeks)
900
18 hours
$9,000
$360
Quarter-time (50 weeks)
450
9 hours
$4,500
$180
Quarter-time (20 weeks)
450
22.5 hours
$4.500
$450
Minimum-time (12 weeks)
300
25 hours
$3,000
$500

Living allowance will be distributed bi-weekly through direct deposit starting on the first Friday after their first complete pay period. The RISE Program cannot pay a living allowance on an hourly basis. It is not a wage and cannot fluctuate based on the number of hours a member serves in each time period. Members are prohibited from receiving additional compensation (including items like gift cards) directly from their host sites. The living allowance is taxable, and taxes will be deducted directly from the living allowance. Members are not employees of the program for purposes of the fair labor standards act and are not eligible to receive unemployment compensation benefits from their AmeriCorps service, regardless of exit status.

Living on an AmeriCorps Allowance

It can be tricky to navigate how to support yourself on an AmeriCorps Living Allowance. However, there are plenty of resources available to help you flourish during your AmeriCorps service!
Click here for AmeriCorps Financial Tools and Tips
Click here for more on AmeriCorps Member public benefits
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EMBARC | RISE AmeriCorps Program

2309 Euclid Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50310

​515-286-3783
  • Home
  • About RISE
    • Our Mission
    • Our Impact
    • Our Host Sites
    • Our AmeriCorps Members >
      • '20-'21 Members
    • Our Leadership
  • Resources
    • Timesheets
    • For Members >
      • Member Benefits >
        • Health Resources
        • Education Award
        • Living Allowance
        • Loan Forbearance
      • Enrollment and Exit
    • Training Opportunities
    • For Supervisors
    • Reporting
  • Blog
    • Blog
    • In the News
  • Apply!
    • Become a Member >
      • Why Join RISE?
    • Become a Mentor
    • Become a Host Site
  • Contact RISE