Cooperative Income Sharing Program (CISP)
The Cooperative Income Sharing Program (CISP) is a student-run, student-funded program that provides grants to students choosing unpaid public interest co-ops. CISP runs a snack table in the Commons and a bookstore where all official NUSL clothing and merchandise is sold, including sweatshirts and mugs. It’s a great place to donate your used textbooks or buy your books for the semester at a discounted rate. Students who are eligible for work-study can apply to work for CISP.
Hiring
Students who are eligible for work-study can apply to work for CISP. We usually seek applications a few weeks prior to the start of each semester. Please make sure to check the Weekly Wire Newsletter for how to apply!
Book Donation
Looking to get rid of your books from last semester? You can donate used textbooks to CISP!
All the used textbooks we sell are at a reduced price and the proceeds go towards our public interest co-op stipends!
Stipend
If you’re doing a public-interest co-op, apply for a stipend from CISP! Note: Judicial internships are ineligible for these stipends.
Keep an eye out for our applications in the Weekly Wire at the end of each semester.
Snacks – Dockser Common
Need a snack in between classes? Meet us in Dockser Commons where we sell all types of snacks (including coffee!) throughout the day.
NUSL Merch
Looking to purchase NUSL apparel? Find us on the first floor of the Knowles Center or visit our new website to purchase online!
Website Coming Soon!
Silent Auction & No Talent Talent Show
Every March/April, CISP hosts its Silent Auction & No Talent Talent Show to raise funds for public interest co-op stipends. The Silent Auction usually features meals or activities with professors, discounts on bar prep, and gift cards to local businesses. The No Talent Talent Show allows students and faculty to show off their talents or to just get on stage and see what happens. In the past, we’ve featured students singing, playing a musical instrument, acting out a scene (including a scene from Spongebob Squarepants), stand-up comedy, and more. The show also features a Fashion Show of CISP Merchandise.
Ways to Support
Please visit the Northeastern Giving page to explore the funds where you can also find the CISP funding options.