A stipend is usually a small amount that offsets some cost of giving up your time but isn't tied to your productivity. ... Each set of circumstances is unique, but being paid a stipend without a salary usually means that you are not considered an employee.

What is a minimum stipend?

There is no minimum amount for a stipend, and it can equal less than the minimum wage per hour worked.

What is stipend amount?

A stipend is nothing but a payment made to a trainee or a person - who is a learner - for living expenses. It is unlike a salary or wages which an employer pays to an employee. This 'stipend' amount is a pre-determined sum paid by the employer to aid offset expenses.