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College Corps expands: state officials and student fellows describe $10,000 service scholarships and scaling plans
Summary
California’s new College Corps program awards up to $10,000 for 450 hours of community service. Officials said the program served thousands last year, received strong demand and aims to scale, but funding and federal AmeriCorps uncertainty remain.
The governor’s College Corps, part of the California Service Corps, offers students up to $10,000 in education support in exchange for 450 hours of community service, officials told the Board of Governors. The program targets tutoring, climate action, food security and other community needs while offering students work experience, networking and debt‑reduction benefits.
Josh Friday, director of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement, told the board the program is modeled as "a GI Bill with this very simple deal: if you're willing to serve your community, we're gonna help you pay for college." He said last year’s…
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