FSS participants have the chance to earn money in an escrow account. If a FSS participant reports an increase in earned income and it results in an increase in their rent, a portion of the rent increase is placed into an interest-bearing escrow account.
If the participant graduates from FSS and achieves their program goals, they will be awarded the funds in their escrow account. Some graduates have used their escrow money to purchase a new car or as a down payment on a house!