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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To the PP: minimum wage where I am with room and board on top, then? There's no downward adjustment of minimum wage to account for the room and board? Thank you, just making sure I've got it right and I appreciate your super helpful response![/quote]

The stipend is already based on a formula to deduct 40% for room and board. However, it does not take localities into account (both minimum wage and cost of living differences).

Many families just pay stipend because of this. You will find some families believe they're morally obligated to pay full minimum wage without deductions. This decision is ultimately up to you on what you believe is fair and doable for your situation.

Also, there has not been an adjustment to the stipend for many years now. So it's potentially overdue.[/quote]

OP here. This seems to explain the basis for the lawsuit. Thanks for your help!

It sounds like I can take hourly minimum wage for my state x 45 hours and then subtract whatever 40% of that weekly total is and get a solid estimate for reasonable stipend, yes? For me it comes to $273 per week or an additional $3796 per year.[/quote]

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