Americorps Participants

Americorps is a program in which participants perform full-time or part-time public service in exchange for post-service educational benefits. The program was established by way of the National and Community Service Act of 1993. Under this Act, the corporation for National Service makes grants to states, which in turn grant the funds to local non-profit organizations and educational institutions which operate the National and Community Service Programs.

These participants are considered exempt employment and should not be reported on your quarterly Contribution and Wage Report. Further, the stipends given to participants for living expenses are not considered "wages" and should not be included when reporting "total" and "taxable" wages.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Contributions Section at (803) 737-3080.