Here is a summary of VISTA benefits:
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Benefit Type |
Benefit |
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Standard |
Standard Living Allowance |
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Health Coverage |
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Leaves of Absence: Personal, Medical, Holidays, & Emergency Leave |
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Member Development Opportunities & Transportation to Training |
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Circumstantial/ |
Relocation Allowance |
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Life Insurance |
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Protection of Public Assistance/Income Exclusion |
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Child Care |
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Taxes: Earned Income Credit (EIC) or Advance Earned Income Credit (AEIC) |
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Worker's Compensation |
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End-of-Service Benefits |
Education Award or End-of-Service Stipend |
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Loan Deferment & Partial Perkins Loan Cancellation |
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Non-Competitive Eligibility |
See Also:
Does VISTA provide any sort of health care benefits during my service?
Are taxes taken out of my living allowance?
Do I need to fill out the W-4 form?
Can my sponsor organization pay me in addition to the living allowance?
How do I get reimbursed for travel to do my assignment?
What is the difference between the Education Award and the stipend?
Can I change from the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to the stipend?