# What to ask about internship pay before accepting

## Track the offer terms that are still unanswered

Record the actual wording and the person who can confirm it. Leave a possible benefit pending until you have its applicable terms.

### Offer clarification record

| Term | Question owner | Confirmed answer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay rate and paid hours | [recruiting or payroll] | [amount; unit; hours] |
| Worksite and required days | [manager or recruiting] | [address; schedule] |
| First paycheck | [payroll] | [date; period covered] |
| Housing or relocation support | [program or HR contact] | [eligibility; amount; timing] |
| Repayment conditions | [policy owner] | [applicable written policy] |
| Benefit you plan to use | [benefits contact] | [eligibility; dates; your cost] |

## Your turn

Choose the unanswered terms that affect acceptance or a nonrefundable purchase. Ask those questions together rather than sending the entire table.

## Your answer

[Write your approach here.]

## For your own application

Keep the written clarification with the offer.

Return to the guide for the worked answer and source notes:
https://internshipdeadlines.com/guides/internship-pay-and-benefits-questions