What is a stipend and how are they earned?
A stipend is a small allowance set aside for each student and they are eligible to earn this amount each month. The maximum stipend amount allowed during the school year is $40.00 per month. Stipends are earned through attendance, cooperation, and participation as evaluated by tutors and Upward Bound staff. Students must be in attendance from the beginning of the tutoring session until the end of the tutoring session to receive full credit for their attendance. Staff may deduct part of the stipend if students are not participating or fully cooperating in the tutoring session. Stipends are factored based on students meeting their individualized requirements of full participation and attendance of tutoring sessions. Stipends may also be available to students who fully participate in the summer program. The maximum stipend amount allowed during the summer is $60.00 per month.
