stipend
noun
sti·pend
ˈstī-ˌpend 
-pənd
: a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
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He receives a small stipend for his work as a research fellow.
the stipend you'll receive as an intern will just barely cover your housing costs
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
In 2008, the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill further extended benefits, offering full tuition coverage, housing allowances, and book stipends for veterans who served after September 11, 2001.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Similarly, when recruiting providers for underserved areas, offering financial incentives such as loan forgiveness or stipends for relocation can make these roles more appealing.
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In 2023, the district approved a $65 million compensation package that included stipends for special educators.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
In 2008, the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill further extended benefits, offering full tuition coverage, housing allowances, and book stipends for veterans who served after September 11, 2001.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Similarly, when recruiting providers for underserved areas, offering financial incentives such as loan forgiveness or stipends for relocation can make these roles more appealing.
—Jesse Corn, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
In 2023, the district approved a $65 million compensation package that included stipends for special educators.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Stipend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipend. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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stipend
noun
sti·pend
ˈstī-ˌpend
-pənd
: a sum of money paid at regular times for services or expenses
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