Payment Contract
Your payment contract for each course you are developing or teaching will be sent separately. You will be asked to confirm that all information in your payment contract is accurate; if you are teaching or developing multiple courses in an upcoming term, you will receive separate payment contracts to consider. You must accept your payment contract(s) by following the prompts in the email to confirm your availability and willingness to perform the work.
- You will be asked to accept your teaching contract by following the prompts in the email to confirm your availability and willingness to teach.
Course Developer Stipend Rates
Course Development
| CHE | Student Engagement Hours | Stipend Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 23 | $1125 |
| 1.0 | 45 | $2250 |
| 2.0 | 90 | $4500 |
| 3.0 | 135 | $6750 |
Course Redevelopment
| CHE | Refresh (Revise <10% of content) | Minor Updates (Revise 11-25% of content) | Major Updates (Revise 26-50% of content) | Extensive Updates (Revise 51-75% of content) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | $100 | $250 | $500 | $750 |
| 1.0 | $200 | $500 | $1000 | $1500 |
| 2.0 | $400 | $1000 | $2000 | $3000 |
| 3.0 | $600 | $1500 | $3000 | $4500 |
Instructor Stipend Rates
Effective Jan 1, 2026
| Course Value | Expected Learner Engagement Hours | Stipend Rate (per Course) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 CHE | 23 | $1,200 |
| 1.0 CHE | 45 | $2,400 |
| 2.0 CHE | 90 | $4,800 |
| 3.0 CHE | 135 | $7,200 |
(CHE = Credit-Hour Equivalent)
If you are presenting a custom or corporate training, please refer to your hourly or flat rates, with travel stipends and development pay as specified in your contract.
For OLLI Presenters: You will need to submit a UVM Supplier/W-9 form before we can issue payment.