ALLOWANCES QUIZ

What is the intent of the Living Allowance?

• A. Meet the basic needs for you to be healthy and safe

• B. Not a salary - it's financial subsistence allowance

• C. To live modesty by the same standards of others in the D. community.

• D. All of the above

Which allowances are paid monthly and a total of $398?

• A. Living Allowance (Non-Taxable & Taxable)

• B. Readjustment Allowance

• C. Bank fees supplement & Leave allowance

• D. Both A & C

Which allowances are paid one-time?

• A. Bicycle subsidy

• B. COS Travel Advance

• C. Settling In Allowance

• D. Both A & C

How much is your Housing Supplement?

• A. $200

• B. $50

• C. $75 (for single) and $56.25 (each 75% for couple)

• D. None of the above

Bank fees supplement covers the incoming transfer, 4 teller charges (ATM withrawals)

• A. $5

• B. $10

• C. $50

• D. $95

This must be purchased and bill of sale within the first year of service (not including PST)

• A. Bicycle subsidy

• B. Readjustment allowance

• C. COS Travel Advance

• D. Food & supplies

The purpose of this allowance is to support the transition to life after Peace Corps service.

• A. Living Allowance

• B. Leave Allowance

• C. Readjustment Allowance

• D. Walk Around Allowance

Settling In Allowance amount

• A. $398

• B. $185

• C. $95

• D. $200 for single, $150 for couples (each)

Paid through VICA along with Living Allowance, $38 per month, 2 leave days earned per month.

• A. Readjustment allowance

• B. Leave Allowance

• C. Living Allowance

• D. Non of the above

The Non-taxable categories from your Base living allowance are:

• A. Food & Household supplies

• B. Local transportation & personal sundries

• C. Communications & clothing

• D. All of the above.