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How do I live on a service year living allowance?
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Written by Jonas Kane
Updated over a week ago

While you do get paid during your service year, the living allowance you’re provided can be challenging to live on. Many service year corps members make the most of living allowance by sharing housing, cooking and eating meals together, and taking advantage of benefits and partnerships provided to them by their service year programs. 

The living allowance is intended to help you cover basic living expenses while completing your service. Many service year corps members have written about the benefits and challenges that come with living on a service year stipend. The biggest takeaway? You learn to budget! 

We are more than happy to connect you to a service year alum to give you the best tips and tricks for living on the stipend that comes with a service year. Start a chat to get in touch! 

In the meantime, check out some of our favorite blog posts about living on the service year stipend: 

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