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STIPEND APPLICATION CODE: LSTP-27-013-LIT

Please read the information below before proceeding:

This application is for Instructional or select Administrative personnel* who are applying for the Secondary Literacy Micro-Credential Stipend for $1000.00. 

Micro-Credential Completions between July 1, 2026 and May 18, 2027 only.

• The application for stipends will close at midnight June 1, 2027.
• All submissions will be reviewed in the order they are received.
• Stipends are limited to one (1) Literacy Micro-Credential stipend per person.
• Participants who have already received one (1) Literacy Micro-Credential stipend, will not receive another stipend.
• Stipends are not guaranteed and dependent upon budget availability and eligibility.
• Stipend processing may take up to 8 weeks to process after the official course end date, grading period, final grade, mastery completion, and submitting an accurate stipend application, please understand this is just an estimation and processing times are not definite.
• Stipends are only available for courses officially ending between 07/01/2026 - 05/18/2027.

Payment Distribution

The primary stipend distribution method will be via JP Morgan Concourse (ACH/Zelle).

• The University of Florida has recently transitioned from Zelle to the J.P. Morgan Concourse payment system. Concourse supports Zelle and ACH payment options and requires only an email for transactions. There is no pre-payment account creation for Concourse, you will receive an email from JP Morgan when funds are sent. The email will have the payment details with a link to register and accept your stipend payment. Please check your spam/junk folder for the J.P. Morgan Chase Concourse registration email to ensure you do not miss it. You will have 14 days to claim your payment after receiving the Concourse registration email.
• The JP Morgan Concourse registration email will come from University of Florida (donotreply@jpmorgan.com), please add this to your email contacts or safe sender list to ensure quick processing of the email.
• The University of Florida is not responsible for any erroneous payment information.You will  not  be asked to share your banking information with UF. 
• Note: UF anticipates moving to a new participant payment system in 2027. Participants whose payments are issued in 2027 should be aware that current payment options and procedures may change. Please refer to the latest instructions provided by our stipends team.

IMPORTANT:

1. For the fastest processing, please enter your workplace/school name and address as published on: https://eds.fldoe.org/EDS/MasterSchoolID/  
2. At the end of the application, you must upload your most recent pay slip as verification of your current employment at a K12 Public School/District or Publicly Funded Charter School. Prepare this document before continuing and be sure to follow the specific file naming requirements detailed on the upload page before submitting.
3. Visit our website (https://lastingerlearning.com/stipends/) to learn more about stipend eligibility requirements and use our interactive eligibility tool.
4. All participant incentives are considered taxable income by the IRS, please expect to be issued a 1099 tax form by UF.
5. Please enter ALL your personal details consistent with your IRS profile and EXACTLY as they appear on your SSN card.
6. Each year, the University of Florida will enforce a Fiscal Year-end pause on all financial activity in June/July. This means stipend payment distributions are expected to pause in mid-June and return with the new fiscal beginning. If you are an eligible participant and not paid the stipend by this pause, your stipend will be distributed once the University resumes financial activity, estimated in mid to late July.

By completing the application, you agree to the terms of payment and eligibility upon completion of all requirements, aiding in verifying your eligibility, and that you are Instructional or select Administrative personnel* employed at a K12 Public School/District or Publicly Funded Charter School.

All data entered is required for processing your stipend eligibility, payment, and is subject to UF Data Policy: Data Security - Information Security - University of Florida (ufl.edu).

Please fill-in each field in the form. Ensure correct information is included in your submission for faster processing. 

*Instructional personnel as defined in s. 1012.01(2) and Administrative personnel as defined in 1012.01 (3)(a) and 1012.01 (3)(c)

Stipend Agreement

I understand and attest that my application is contingent on available funds, is not guaranteed, and will be processed in the order submitted. I attest that I am an eligible person employed at an eligible workplace, and attest my employer is aware and sponsors my participation in this Micro-Credential. By completing the application, I agree to the terms of payment and eligibility upon completion of all requirements, aiding in verifying my eligibility, and that my employer must be eligible at the time of completion. Additionally:

• I understand that stipend availability, timelines, and eligibility are not guaranteed. 
• I understand that stipends are contingent upon available funding and are subject to changes, restrictions, and limitations. 
• I understand stipend distribution is dependent on being an eligible person who is employed at an eligible workplace and meets all eligibility requirements.
• I understand that it is my responsibility to successfully apply for the appropriate stipend within 30 days of course completion.
• I understand that providing incorrect or incomplete documentation or information may result in a delay or prevent the processing of my stipend application.
• I understand that stipends are considered taxable income by the IRS and, if applicable, I will receive a 1099 tax form from UF. Therefore, I will provide my full name and Social Security Number (SSN) exactly as they appear on my SSN card, along with other personal details, such as my address, that match the information on my tax filings.
• I understand that the University of Florida is not responsible for any erroneous payment information.

The University of Florida has transitioned from Zelle to the J.P. Morgan Concourse payment system, and is now the primary payment method for stipends. Concourse supports Zelle and ACH payment options and requires only an email for transactions. There is no pre-payment account creation for Concourse, you will receive an email from JP Morgan when funds are sent. The email will have the payment details with a link to register and accept your stipend payment. Please check your spam/junk folder for the J.P. Morgan Chase Concourse registration email to ensure you do not miss it. You will have 14 days to claim your payment after receiving the Concourse registration email.

The JP Morgan Concourse registration email will come from University of Florida (donotreply@jpmorgan.com), please add this to your email contacts or safe sender list to ensure quick processing of the email.

Please ensure that this email is unique to you and accessible from August 2026 onward. We recommend using a personal email address rather than your work email for JP Morgan Concourse.

Note: UF anticipates moving to a new participant payment system in 2027. Participants whose payments are issued in 2027 should be aware that current payment options and procedures may change. Please refer to the latest instructions provided by our stipends team.

Please provide your email for receiving payment via Concourse:

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