Stipend Information

Stipends 101

Each member of the Cougar Marching Band will receive monetary compensation in the form of a stipend at the conclusion of the season, provided that the member fulfills each of the following requirements:

1. complete all necessary paperwork while at a stipend appointment;
2. attend all required rehearsals, meetings, and/or performances as per the CMB Handbook;
3. remain in good standing with the Cougar Marching Band as per the CMB handbook.
4. All stipend information must be completed no later than January 31 for Fall distribution and April 30 for Spring distribution. Failure to complete your paperwork beyond this deadline will likely prohibit you from receiving your stipend.

Stipend-eligible groups: Cougar Marching Band, Volleyball Band, Women’s Basketball Band, Men’s Basketball Band, and ZZU Drums.

Current Stipend Structure

group	base stipend	add'l stipends
Marching Band	$200 1st yr $300 2nd yr $400 3rd yr $500 4th yr	$250 Leadership bonus
Volleyball Band	$350 auditioned (30 spots)
Women's Basketball Band	$350 auditioned (30 spots)
Men's Basketball Band	$350 auditioned (30 spots)
ZZU Drums (Basketball through Spring)	$300** auditioned, all women's bball games

** hypothetical options are for illustrative purposes and are not official.

Stipend Appointment Paperwork

Signature (All Members):

In order to begin the stipend disbursement process, each stipend-eligible member must complete paperwork. The nature of this paperwork varies by student, so pay close attention to late-season end-of-rehearsal announcements for more info.