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Some missionaries choose to start their initial fund raising season as an Associate Staff. Being an Associate means they are an official volunteer with Reliant while they begin support raising, but are not benefits eligible and do not yet receive a paycheck. This option allows the MTD account the missionary is responsible for to build up a balance of funds before pulling money out for a paycheck or benefits. This is a common choice for international missionaries  who who need funds to accrue to cover their moving expenses and one-time needs. If you start Initial MTD as an Associate, you get to choose when in the future you want to receive a hire date and start getting paid. You may also reimburse support raising expenses as an Associate Staff in Initial MTD.

What happens if I don't start as Associate?

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