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Posted: **Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:17 pm**

How does the stipend work out for those pursuing a combined or accelerated BS/MS program?

Posted: **Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:20 pm**

You need to be more specific. Why do you think your payments will be different from normal? Does your school issue a BS at the end of 4 years and you're wondering if you get paid more the last year?

Posted: **Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:27 pm**

that's actually exactly what I'm wondering, yes.

Posted: **Thu Jul 23, 2015 4:12 pm**

According to the 2015 handbook (7.2.d),

Stipend Rate Increases. SSPPs who applied for and received a SMART award in the years 2008 through 2015 may request an increase in the stipend rate for additional qualifications earned in the form of a conferred STEM degree funded by SMART. SSPPs awarded funding for a dual degree whose program does not confer the initial degree may establish additional academic qualifications by providing documentation from the academic institution verifying the SSPP has completed all requirements for the first degree such that if the SSPP left the degree program as of that date, the SSPP would be awarded the first degree. Documentation contingent upon the SSPP fulfilling additional requirements for the first degree will not support a stipend increase.

So it appears that yes, you may apply for a raise when you finish your bachelor's degree. Even if they don't confer the degree, you can prove that you met the requirements for it through transcripts or other means.

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