faq.md

FAQ

I'm in college. Can I join this event?

No, this event is only open to current high school students (or younger).

Can I join the event if I'm not in the US?

Yes, this event is open to everyone. However, this program was designed in North America and your milage may vary. For example, some countries will charge customs taxes that the grant doesn't cover.

How many total grants are there available?

There are 1,000 grants. Fortunately, OnBoard will snowball into a continuous program, so don't worry if you're not in the first 1k.

Can we design multiple small boards instead of one?

Yes! You can design as many boards as you want– just keep in mind the $100 grant is per-person. Just follow the directions for each board!

Are international customs fees covered?

No, we unfortunately cannot reimburse for the cost of taxes and duties for your PCB shipment. However, certain vendors do offer shipping options that prepay customs, and we recommend using them. The "Standard Global Direct Line" shipping option is cost-effective and usually has no customs fees, but this shipping method is rarely offered; if you're offered this shipping option, take it!

Does the entire board have to cost less than $100?

The board may have a budget exceeding $100. However, you would be responsible for covering the difference by adding money to your Onboard Grant.

What if I need more funds than initially planned?

If your initial grant is less than $100, and you find yourself needing more to order extra parts, reach out to the Onboard Team on Slack in #electronics or #onboard-help to request additional funds.

When will my pull request be reviewed?

We'll try our best to review within 48 hours. However, there may be delays around federal holidays in the United States.

Will we have to pay the 7% fee for Hack Club Bank?

No fee! It'd be kinda weird to give you the $100, and then take $7 back. The 7% fiscal sponsorship fee will be waived for Onboard grant funds. If your project's budget exceeds $100, and you need more funds to build your project, there will be no fee to add personal funds to your grant.

Should my budget include shipping and taxes?

Please do include shipping and taxes so the grant amount you receive will be as close as possible to your project expenses.

I only received 50$ in my grant, how come?

Following a Hack Club Jam Tutorial grants you $50 out of the $100 grant. This amount is based on the average cost of ordering a board using the tutorial, which should be no more than $50. To receive the remaining $50, submit a new PCB, either by following another jam or by creating your own. After your second pull request has been approved, see here for obtaining the rest of your grant.