Are stipend advances available?
You may request an advance of up to 50 percent of your first month’s stipend. You must request the advance in writing at least 30 days prior to the starting date specified in your signed Offer Letter. A check for the advance stipend payment will be given to you by the NPP Center Representative on the day your appointment officially begins and you are in residence at the facility. The amount of the advance is recovered by reducing your stipend pay by a fixed amount each month for the number of months you specify (up to ten months). If you terminate your appointment before the advance has been repaid, you must repay the advance in full before your final check will be released.
