What benefits do Rebuilding Together CapacityCorps members receive?
Members receive a modest living allowance of $11,500 over 11 months (approximately $1,045 per month before taxes), and health care coverage while in service. The living allowance is not a wage and does not fluctuate based on the number of hours a member serves in a given time period. Members receive the living allowance biweekly (every 14 days), and it is taxable. After completing the 11 month term of service, members may receive an Education Award of $4,725. During service, members may defer qualified student loans, and interest accrued will be paid by the federal agency CNCS (for qualified loans). The Education Award may be used to help pay off qualified student loans or to finance college, graduate school or vocational training. Some 50 colleges and universities around the country increase the value of the Education Award for qualified tuition and cost of attendance.
