What is a stipend?

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What is a stipend, and how is it different from a regular salary or wage? How are stipends typically provided to students, interns, or professionals?

Kevin · Answer

Stipends refer to a set payment that is made periodically for purposes of funding or covering expenses, especially those of an internship, apprenticeship, training, education, and even for covering the cost of living. It should be noted that stipends differ from salaries in that respect.

Max · Answer

The term "stipend" refers to a fixed payment made at regular intervals to assist with costs, such as an internship, apprenticeship, education, training, etc. The difference between a stipend and a salary is that the former provides assistance but not full pay.

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