Education Award & Stipend

Education Award / Stipend Election Form

VISTAs can switch from the Education Award to the Stipend up prior to the 10th month of service. VISTAs cannot go from the Stipend to the Education Award.

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Please be aware that changing from the Education Award to the Stipend may negate any forbearance requests you may have in effect on existing student loans (if applicable), and would eliminate any interest payments now scheduled to be made by the National Service Trust on your behalf at the end of your service year.