I'm a union apprentice that received a 1099 MISC (Box 3) b/c of a grant giving us a few $/hr to attend class. Is it correct to file a schedule C? What is my "business"?

I am an apprentice for a trade union. We receive a few $/hr as part of a grant when completing course hours/training at the apprenticeship school. I received a 1099 MISC with income in Box 3. Turbotax wants me to treat this as a business and file a Form 1040 Schedule C. Is this correct? What is my "business" and am I the taxpayer that operates it?

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Jun 1, 2019 11:52:30 AM

You can report this amount as Other Income. To do this in TurboTax,

In your Federal return, choose the tab for Wages & Income
Scroll down to Less Common Income (you may have to click Add more income and See more income to view this topic) and Show more
Start/Revisit Miscellaneous Income and choose Other reportable income
Say Yes to continue to the screen Other Taxable Income. Enter your item description "stipend" and the amount.

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I'm a union apprentice that received a 1099 MISC (Box 3) b/c of a grant giving us a few $/hr to attend class. Is it correct to file a schedule C? What is my "business"?