What is UROP?
A. Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) is not based on need. Students awarded UROP can have this included with college work-study award, or it will be reported as income. Individual departments award UROP. It is usually a $1000 stipend; Social Security is withheld. Departments granting UROPs who wish to find out if the recipient is college work-study eligible should direct these students to the Student Assistance Center, 21 Solon Campus Center.