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Frequently Asked Questions
Can VISTA members serve for less than one year?
Can VISTA members serve for less than one year?
Can VISTA members serve for less than one year?
No, there is a one-year service requirement.
How are VISTA members chosen for their sites?
Can VISTA members serve for less than one year?
Can VISTA members serve for less than one year?
Potential VISTA members must go through an interview process with Lake Effect Leaders project administration first, and then interview with the sites they're interested in serving with.
When do VISTA members start their position?
Can VISTA members serve for less than one year?
Can I defer student loans during my service?
Typically, our members begin in July or beginning of August.
Can I defer student loans during my service?
Is it difficult to survive on such a small stipend?
Can I defer student loans during my service?
VISTAs may qualify for postponement, or forbearance of qualified student loans during their service. VISTA members may request any interest incurred during service to be paid for by CNCS.
Is it difficult to survive on such a small stipend?
Is it difficult to survive on such a small stipend?
Is it difficult to survive on such a small stipend?
Yes, but VISTA members may be eligible for public assistance benefits that allow them to offset some of their expenses. Furthermore, VISTAs may request approval to hold second positions. Our project also ensures VISTA members are aware of low-cost entertainment, shopping, and dining options.
Can I join if I'm not a U.S. Citizen?
Is it difficult to survive on such a small stipend?
Is it difficult to survive on such a small stipend?
You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States to be a VISTA.
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