Stipends are interpreted to mean cash payments to participants that are calculated based on hours of participation or a fixed amount per participant, which the participant can use for a variety of purposes. Grant funds cannot be used to pay stipends. Supportive services are services such as transportation, childcare, dependent care, housing, and needs-related payments that are necessary to enable an individual to participate in activities.
Funds may be used for supportive services. Because supportive services are need-based, the type and amount of service provided to a participant should consider the barriers facing that individual student.
Support services can be provided only to the extent deemed reasonable and necessary to carry out another priority. Applications requesting 100% support services will not be funded.