The internship is intended to be an educational experience and not a profit-making position. However, since some students might not be able to participate in the program without some type of financial assistance, various stipend arrangements are availble, as outlined here. A stipend is a small amount of money offered to interns to help defray the costs of the internship. Stipend amounts for state office interns vary throughout the year and by office. Consult the office in which you are applying to discuss the possibility and amount of a stipend.
Financial assistance is available to Washington interns for the summer session only.
We will make arrangements for you to stay in a dorm room at a local university. Once accepted, you must pay the cost of the room up front directly to the university. You will then receive a paycheck from our office which equals the cost of the room, minus taxes and social security. You are not required to stay in these rooms, but if you do not, you will not receive financial assistance from our office. Transportation arrangements and travel costs are your responsibility.