# CaliforniansForAll College Corps

College Corps

College Corps is a "serve, learn, and earn" program where students receive a living allowance and education award for 450 hours of community service and professional development training activities. College Corps is funded by a grant from the Governor's Office, California Volunteers  

Program Information

The  fellowship has three main goals:

  • Engage college students in meaningful service opportunities that build leadership skills and civic responsibility.
  • Promote academic success and economic well being with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Support the work of community-based organizations focused on key local priorities: K-12 Education, Food Insecurity, Climate Action.


Students who complete all fellowship requirements (450 program hours) will receive the following benefits:

  • Up to $10,000 combined in a living allowance (monthly) and education award (at the end of the year);
  • Real-world experience and skills to add to their resumes;
  • Training, networking, and professional development opportunities; 
  • Pride and accomplishment in working toward a common purpose alongside young leaders from across the state;
  • Potential academic credit (Students not already enrolled in an eligible course can enroll in the General Studies 498 internship course.)

General Eligibility:

  • Students must be enrolled full time as undergraduate students at Cal State East Bay
  • Good Academic Standing
  • U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident OR AB 540 CA Dream Act Student

Financial Eligibility:

1. Students who receive financial aid (state or federal): College Corps compensation will be considered as part of your financial aid package. 

Federal Eligible Students - Federal Application for Student Financial Aid for Year of Enrollment (FAFSA) 
AB 540 Eligible Students - California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for year of enrollment academic; active recipient of Cal Grant B Award for year of enrollment OR an active recipient of a Cal Grant A Award who is also Cal Grant B eligible. 

*Final Financial student eligibility will be determined after financial aid awards have been confirmed by the Office of Financial Aid in July/August. The College Corps program may help offset student loans by replacing or reducing the amount a student needs to borrow. The Office of Financial Aid will work with students to determine the best option. Students with questions about financial aid or CADAA status or process should contact the Office of Financial Aid at Cal State East Bay. /financialaid/index.html 

2. Students who do not receive state or federal financial aid: Are still eligible for the College Corps program. (Applies to U.S. Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents only. AB 540 students must be recipients of Cal Grants A or B.)

Our 2025-2026 College Corps Application is now open! Please follow the steps below so we can sucure your spot today, spaces are limited!

🦋AB 540 are welcome to apply!🦋

Step 1: Submit an application
Step 2: Book an info session/interview to learn more about the program
(This will help us get a better understanding of what your goals are and how we can properly place you with a site that can help you reach those goals)
CCE Staff will be out of town for a state meeting on the week of June 23 - June 26. Please make sure to schedule in any time available before or after that week.
Step 3: Follow onboarding procedures
(will be sent via horizon email after the interview)

 

 

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