Students: AmeriCorps
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This article provides basic information on AmeriCorps.
Every day, college students help their communities in a variety of ways, from tutoring and mentoring children, to raising funds for worthy causes, to helping families recover from hurricanes and other disasters. AmeriCorps is a program of The Corporation for National and Community Service and is committed to building on this momentum and supporting a culture of service on college campuses.
The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award is a post-service benefit received by AmeriCorps members and is supported through (1) AmeriCorps Vista and (2) AmeriCorps NCCC. This award was designed to encourage AmeriCorps alumni to seek post-secondary education opportunities. A number of higher education institutions are now matching the education award with scholarships/academic credits.
(1) What is AmeriCorps Vista? AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. Authorized in 1964 and founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965, VISTA was incorporated into the AmeriCorps network of programs in 1993. VISTA members commit to serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit organization or local government agency, working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, and strengthen community groups,
(2) What is AmeriCorps NCCC? The AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps is a full-time residential program for men and women, ages 18-24. The mission of AmeriCorps NCCC is to strengthen communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based national and community service. AmeriCorps NCCC requires an intensive, 10-month commitment. Members serve in teams of eight to twelve and are assigned to projects throughout the region served by their campus. They are trained in CPR, first aid, public safety, and other skills before beginning their first service project.
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How is payment of the award made?
My AmeriCorps is an online system that allows AmeriCorps members and financial and education institutions to submit and process Segal Education Award payments:
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