AmeriCorpsUS

AmeriCorps

Organized by Corporation for National and Community Service

A voluntary civil society program engaging adults in public service work. Members commit to 10-12 months of service in education, disaster response, environmental conservation, or poverty alleviation, gaining intense professional experience and education funding.

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AmeriCorps · Corporation for National and Community Service

stipend Funding

Launch Year

1993

Reach

200,000+ members

Funding

stipend

Status

active

Financial Benefits

Grant: Segal Education Award (up to $7,395) upon completion
Stipend: Living allowance (varies by program, approx $16k-$30k/year)
Student loan forbearance during service
Health benefit options
Childcare assistance (if eligible)
Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE) for federal government jobs (VISTA/NCCC only)

Data last verified: 2024-03-10