THE SUMMER STIPEND

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Paraprofessionals attending and completing six (6) credits/semester hours of study during the summer semester may be eligible to receive a summer stipend.
Classes must be taken between 07/01 - 08/17 of the current application year to qualify for the summer stipend.
The NYCPS will pay a one-time stipend of $40.00 per week (up to six weeks or $240.00) to each eligible paraprofessional attending an approved college or university during the summer semester. The stipend is typically distributed in the first paycheck in November, though that date is subject to change.
Paraprofessionals who work for the NYCPS during the summer are not eligible to participate in this program.

PROGRAM APPLICATION

To apply for the Summer Stipend, eligible paraprofessionals must complete the online application and upload all of the required documents, during the application window.
We will only accept applications with the required documentation indicating a passing grade.
NOTE: To avoid a delay in processing your application, please be sure to accurately complete the entire application and provide all the necessary documentation.
Applications may be submitted as soon as summer courses are completed with an unofficial transcript or grade report that reflects a passing grade(s).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Summer Stipend Application (you must include all course information, class start date, end date, and the professor's signature.)
A copy of the bursar’s receipt, grade report, or an unofficial transcript that indicates the course name and the passing grade.
Applicants must be payrolled as a full-time paraprofessional at the time of application filing and remain appointed as a full-time paraprofessional for the remainder of the application school year.

APPLICATION PERIOD: August 18 - October 31

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31, 2025

CONTACT US

Email: sispsummerstipend@schools.nyc.gov; Subject Line: Attn: Paraprofessional Summer Stipend
Phone: 718- 935- 2449

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED