Stipend Spending Ideas to Ignite Change:

Education

• Take a class or earn a degree from a local community or technical school

• Take classes to complete GED (to obtain high school diploma):

  • Online GED class with Goodwill

• Take driving class to pass drivers tests to obtain drivers license

• Take course to become certified caregiver

  • Online Caregiving Training

• Take course to become certified bus or truck driver

Transportation

• Obtain “Real ID” at DMV

• Obtain or improve transportation with electric bicycle, moped, or used vehicle to allow for faster work commute

Housing

• Save for first/last month’s rent for new apartment

• Save for home ownership.

Emergency Savings

• Save automatic $ (for example, $100) or % (such as 15%) of stipend for “emergency use only”

Wellness

• Get wellness checkup with healthcare professional

• See a dental professional

• Engage in counseling services and support to address mental wellbeing

• Join gym for mental and physical wellness

Childcare

• Invest in regular childcare for taking classes, studying, going to the Dr, etc.