AmeriCorps Service Compensation and Benefits
As a College Possible AmeriCorps service member, you'll receive a comprehensive package of compensation, education award, healthcare insurance, and professional development opportunities through the duration of your service year. The details below represent compensation and benefits available to members serving in the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details are underway and will be published approximately January 2025.
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Living allowance
All state/national and VISTA AmeriCorps members receive a modest annual living allowance that is paid either biweekly (every two weeks) or bimonthly (twice a month), depending on your service role. Below are details about the living allowance and stipends available by position type and location. The amount of the living allowance is determined by the National Corporation for Community Service and varies moderately by your service location.
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Education award
At the end of the 1,700 hour service term, you’ll receive an education award of $7,395.00** that you can use to repay student loans or put toward future education expenses. AmeriCorps members serving at College Possible Texas completes a 1,200 hour service term and will receive an education award of $5,176.50.
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Comprehensive training
As a College Possible AmeriCorps member, you'll spend your first three weeks immersed in comprehensive, hands-on training sessions thoughtfully designed to set you up for success in your service role.
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Professional development
As a College Possible AmeriCorps member, you'll gain access to in-person and virtual professional development opportunities to build sought-after professional skills that can be transferred into any career path, including: team leadership, conflict resolution, multicultural communication, inclusion and equity, data management, facilitation and student coaching. You'll also benefit from participation in a national community of practice with fellow AmeriCorps members and program staff to accelerate your skill building and broaden your network.
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Healthcare coverage
Modest healthcare (medical, dental and vision) coverage plans are available.
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Loan forbearance and interest accrual
At the end of your service term, you can apply for the government to pay the interest accrued on your loans during your term of service.
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*For full time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
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**For full time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year.
Compensation details by service location
MINNESOTA (St. Paul, MN)
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Full-time new positions starting August 2025
*First-year AmeriCorps coach: $25,800.00 annual | $1,121.73 biweekly
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*For full-time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
For remaining part-time state and national positions, please refer to the recruiter for annual living allowance and/or biweekly stipend amounts.
WISCONSIN
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Full-time new positions starting August 2025
*First-year AmeriCorps coach: $23,000.00 annual | $1,000.00 biweekly
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*For full-time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
For remaining part-time state and national positions, please refer to the recruiter for annual living allowance and/or biweekly stipend amounts.
CHICAGO
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Full-time new positions starting August 2025
*First-year AmeriCorps coach: $23,040.00 annual | $1001.74 biweekly
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*For full-time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
For remaining part-time state and national positions, please refer to the recruiter for annual living allowance and/or biweekly stipend amounts.
OMAHA
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Full-time new positions starting August 2025
*First-year AmeriCorps coach: $23,000.00 annual | $1,000 biweekly
*For full-time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
For remaining part-time state and national positions, please refer to the recruiter for annual living allowance and/or biweekly stipend amounts.
OREGON (Portland, OR)
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Full-time new positions starting August 2025
*First-year AmeriCorps coach: $21,400 annual | $930.43 biweekly
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*For full-time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
For remaining part-time state and national positions, please refer to the recruiter for annual living allowance and/or biweekly stipend amounts.
PHILADELPHIA
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Full-time new positions starting August 2025
*First-year AmeriCorps coach: $22,200 annual | $956.22 biweekly
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*For full-time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
For remaining part-time state and national positions, please refer to the recruiter for annual living allowance and/or biweekly stipend amounts.
TEXAS (Austin, TX)​
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Three-quarter-time new positions starting August 2025
*First-year AmeriCorps coach: $20,900.00 annual | $950.00 biweekly
*For three-quarter-time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
For remaining part-time state and national positions, please refer to the recruiter for annual living allowance and/or biweekly stipend amounts.
WASHINGTON (Seattle, WA)
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Full-time new positions starting August 2025
*First-year AmeriCorps coach: $21,400.00 annual | $930.43 biweekly
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*For full -time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
For remaining part-time state and national positions, please refer to the recruiter for annual living allowance and/or biweekly stipend amounts.
Catalyze Partner University Service Locations
Alama Colleges District (San Antonio, TX)
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Full-time new positions starting August 2025
First-year AmeriCorps coach: $23,000 annual | $884.62 biweekly
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*For full-time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
**For remaining part-time state and national positions, please refer to the recruiter for annual living allowance and/or biweekly stipend amounts.
Austin Peay State University (Clarksville, TN)
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Full-time new positions starting August 2025
Free campus housing - live rent-free for a year!
First-year AmeriCorps coach: $23,000 annual | $884.62 biweekly
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*For full-time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
**For remaining part-time state and national positions, please refer to the recruiter for annual living allowance and/or biweekly stipend amounts.
California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo, CA)
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Full-time new positions starting August 2025
$3,000 per year housing allowance
First-year AmeriCorps coach: $23,000 annual | $884.62 biweekly
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*For full-time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
**For remaining part-time state and national positions, please refer to the recruiter for annual living allowance and/or biweekly stipend amounts.
California State University - San Bernadino
(San Bernardino, CA)
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Full-time new positions starting August 2025
Free on-campus parking
First-year AmeriCorps coach: $23,000 annual | $884.62 biweekly
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*For full-time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
**For remaining part-time state and national positions, please refer to the recruiter for annual living allowance and/or biweekly stipend amounts.
California State University - Stanislaus (Stanislaus, CA)
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Full-time new positions starting August 2025
First-year AmeriCorps coach: $23,000 annual | $884.62 biweekly
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*For full-time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
**For remaining part-time state and national positions, please refer to the recruiter for annual living allowance and/or biweekly stipend amounts.
University of California - Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz, CA)
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Full-time new positions starting August 2025
Free on-campus parking OR free city bus pass
First-year AmeriCorps coach: $23,000 annual | $884.62 biweekly
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*For full-time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
**For remaining part-time state and national positions, please refer to the recruiter for annual living allowance and/or biweekly stipend amounts.
Vaughn College (Queens, NY)
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Full-time new positions starting August 2025
Free on-campus housing with wifi -- live rent-free for a year
Campus meal plan allowance
First-year AmeriCorps coach: $23,000 annual | $884.62 biweekly
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*For full-time AmeriCorps state and national service members serving during the 2024-2025 service year; final compensation and benefits details for the 2025-2026 service year are underway and will be available approximately January 2025. Additional benefits may be available for some service positions. Please refer to the individual job description for details.
**For remaining part-time state and national positions, please refer to the recruiter for annual living allowance and/or biweekly stipend amounts.