Benefits for Full Year AmeriCorps Members serving with the HFH WI VISTA Program

• Modest living allowance ( about $957/bi-weekly)

• Relocation assistance of $750 + $0.40/mile (if qualified)

• Education award of $7,395 OR a $1,800 end-of-service cash stipend upon completion of a full year of service (summer associates receive a prorated education award or end-of-service stipend)

• Student loan deferment or forbearance for qualified loans

• Student loan interest accrual paid for qualified loans

• AmeriCorps VISTA Healthcare Allowance or Health Benefit Plan

• Childcare assistance (if qualified)

• One year of noncompetitive status for federal government jobs

• Training and leadership development opportunities

• Full-time service defined as 30 hours/week

• Many (but not all) positions are hybrid and/or flexible schedule

• Many (but not all) positions include an additional housing stipend

For more information about the AmeriCorps VISTA program and benefits for full year members, click here.