Benefits and Compensation

Peer Educators at Large

Peer Educators at Large receive:

In addition to an invaluable experience in peer leadership and teamwork, PEALs are compensated with campus cash. This remuneration may impact your Financial Aid package. For further information, please contact a counselor in the Office of Financial Aid at 212-998-4444.

Option 1:

PEALs who agree to complete a minimum of 20 hours per semester of service are compensated with campus cash for the amount of $200.00 per semester.

Option 2:

PEALs who agree to complete a minimum of 10 hours per semester of service are compensated with campus cash for the amount of $100.00 per semester.

Peer Educators in Residence

In addition to an invaluable experience in peer leadership and teamwork, PEIRs are compensated with a scholarship for the amount of $1,600.00 per semester. The compensation you receive will be credited to your bursar account and used one of the following ways.

• Your scholarship will be applied toward residence hall dining plan fees if your hall requires the purchase of a meal plan.
• Your scholarship will be applied toward residence hall housing fees if your hall does not require the purchase of a meal plan.

This remuneration may impact your Financial Aid package. For further information, please contact a counselor in the Office of Financial Aid at 212.998.4444

For more information about the benefits of becoming a Peer Educator, join us at an information session and speak with current Peer Educators!