Members receive a living allowance in return for service.
Receiving a living allowance may affect eligibility for need-based programs funded under the Social Security Act, such as AFDC or TANF, Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. The living allowance does not affect eligibility for all other need-based programs such as Food Stamps, Section 8 housing and public housing. Members on public assistance should talk with their caseworker, in advance of joining the NSCC , to determine the effect of their living allowance on their assistance. Members will be paid for leave days, provided the number of days taken for leave does not exceed the allotted amount. Members must serve 80 hours every two weeks.