College Corps
Published on Oct 18 2024Earn up to $10,000 for in-person community service!
Want to host College Corps Fellows?
Information for Students:
*AB-540 Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Cal Poly Humboldt Center for Community-Based Learning has been awarded a grant from the , Office of the Governor called #CaliforniansforAll College Corps to support 120 Cal Poly Humboldt and 51²è¹Ý students, including AB540 Dreamers, each year for 450 hours (~15 hours per week) of in-person community service. Learn, serve, and earn in academic year 2024-25. The Fellows’ time and talent will help revitalize and energize our community-based organizations and advance our campus strategic priorities.
10.10.2022:
Our Three Core Goals:
- Engage college students in meaningful service opportunities that build leadership skills and civic responsibility.
- Help students from diverse backgrounds graduate college on time and with less debt.
- Support the work of community-based organizations focused on key local priorities.
What We’re Looking For:
- Passion for working in partnership with communities to make positive change;
- Flexibility to work in different areas and adapt to changing circumstances;
- Growth mindset and eagerness to try new things;
- Interest in connecting with and learning from other students and partners across the state;
- Willingness to be an ambassador for the Fellowship on campus and beyond.
What You’ll Do:
Fellows will serve 450 hours (~15 hours/week) during the Academic Year in the focus areas of K-12 Education, Food Insecurity, and Climate Action, building healthier and more equitable communities across California.
What You’ll Gain:
- Up to $7,000 Living Stipend (distributed monthly from September-May) ~ $777 monthly;
- $3,000 Education Award (upon completion of 450 hours of service) used towards tuition, future loans, and/or graduate school;
- Academic credit (if applicable);
- Internship credit (if applicable);
- Access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities;
- Connections with Fellows across the state via a virtual community platform and regional events;
- A real-world job experience and skills to add to your resume
Where You’ll Serve:
College Corps at Cal Poly Humboldt offers service positions in local nonprofits and municipal agencies within a reasonable distance from campus.
Eligibility Criteria
General Eligibility:
- Have a high school diploma or its equivalent by the 2025-2026 AY AND;
- Be a full-time, enrolled undergraduate student at Cal Poly Humboldt or College of the Redwoods AND;
- Must currently be and remain in good academic standing AND;
- Ability to commit to the program for the full academic year and not participating in a semester off-campus (Study Abroad) AND;
- Must be a US Citizen, US National, legal permanent resident or AB 540 Eligible Dreamer.
- Qualifies for a Federal Pell Grant OR;
- Qualifies for a State Cal Grant or Middle Class Scholarship OR;
- Needs to work part time and/or borrow student loans to meet their educational costs OR;
- Is an AB-540 Eligible Dreamer.
Additional Requirements:
- Complete a National Service Criminal History Check & Live Scan*;
- Participate fully in required orientation, training and events for Fellows.
- Participate in a mandatory orientation training.
*AB-540 students will not need to complete the National Service Criminal History Check & Live Scan unless they choose to serve with a Community Partner who requires it.
Dreamer Student Resources:
- - services include; free immigration legal services, how to apply to Cal Poly Humboldt, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Health Services, Paying for College, Peer Support, and Jobs & Internships.
- - serves to support advocacy on behalf of our undocumented students.
- - CENTRO is committed to advancing students through the development of academic, intellectial, personal, and professional growth.
For more information:
Please contact the Program Coordinator at collegecorps@humboldt.edu.