This resource page is for the current participating 2025-2026 Fellows (Cohort 4). Below you will find more information about the various connection points.
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Living Allowance + Education Award
Fellows should refer to their Service Agreement for full details on the living allowance and Education Award. Below is a general overview:
Program Funding
- College Corps is funded by the State of California and AmeriCorps (federal government).
- The living allowance amount, Education Award, and 450-hour service requirement are set by the funders, not SF State.
Eligibility for Full Living Allowance & Transportation Stipend
- Fellows must remain actively engaged and consistently work toward completing 450 approved service hours throughout the term.
- Ongoing participation and consistent progress are required to remain eligible for the full living allowance and transportation stipend.
Education Award Details
- All Fellows who complete 450 approved service hours by the program end date are eligible for the Education Award.
- U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents: Education Award funded by AmeriCorps (federal).
- AB 540 Students: Education Award funded by the California Dream Service Incentive Grant (DSIG). AB 540 students must submit a DSIG application to receive the Education Award.
Tax Information
- The living allowance is considered a taxable scholarship. Fellows will receive a 1098-T tax form for tax reporting purposes.
As outlined in your Service Agreement, Fellows receive:
Living Allowance
- $7,000 Living Allowance — for completing the full term of service (Aug. 2025 – May 2026) and successfully completing 450 approved service hours.
- The living allowance is disbursed monthly, based on verified service participation.
- To remain eligible for ongoing monthly payments, Fellows must stay on track with their monthly service hour benchmarks.
Transportation Stipend
- $500 Transportation Stipend — for completing the full term of service (Aug. 2025 – May 2026) and successfully completing 450 approved service hours.
- The transportation stipend is disbursed monthly along with the living allowance.
Summer Extension Option
- Fellows may choose to extend their service through July 31, 2026 if they need additional time to complete their 450 approved service hours.
✅ Program Completion Requirements
To be considered as having "completed" the College Corps program, Fellows must:
- Log 450 approved service hours by the program end date.
- Stay actively engaged and consistently log hours throughout the service term.
- Regularly participate in cohort activities.
🎓 Completion Benefits
Fellows who successfully complete the program are eligible to:
- Receive the California For All Education Award.
- Receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the Governor.
- Join the College Corps Alumni Network and LinkedIn Alumni Group.
- Apply for a second year in College Corps (continuing Fellows must attend an information session and submit a continuing application).
Fellows receiving the California Dream Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) Education Award should refer to their Service Agreement for full details. Below is a general overview:
Living Allowance
- $5,500 Living Allowance — for completing the full term of service (Aug. 2025 – May 2026) and successfully completing 450 approved service hours.
- The living allowance is disbursed monthly, based on verified service participation.
- Fellows must remain on track with monthly service hour benchmarks to continue receiving monthly payments.
Transportation Stipend
- $500 Transportation Stipend — for completing the full term of service and successfully completing 450 approved service hours.
- The transportation stipend is disbursed monthly along with the living allowance.
DSIG Education Award
- $4,500 Education Award through the California Dream Service Incentive Grant (DSIG).
- Education Award disbursement happens in two parts:
- After completing 150 approved service hours, College Corps staff will submit a request for the first half of the award.
- After completing 300 approved service hours, College Corps staff will submit a request for the second half.
- Fellows must still complete 450 approved service hours by the end of the term to remain eligible for the full living allowance, transportation stipend, and to be considered a program completer.
✅ Program Completion Requirements
To be considered as having "completed" the College Corps program, Fellows must:
- Log 450 approved service hours by the program end date.
- Stay actively engaged and consistently log hours throughout the service term.
- Regularly participate in cohort activities.
🎓 Completion Benefits
Fellows who successfully complete the program are eligible to:
- Receive the full DSIG Education Award.
- Receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the Governor.
- Join the College Corps Alumni Network and LinkedIn Alumni Group.
- Apply for a second year in College Corps (continuing Fellows must attend an information session and submit a continuing application).
How to Contact Financial Aid
Contact:
Miriam Lemus
Coordinator of Financial Aid Student Work Programs / College Corps Liaison
Office of Financial Aid
👉 To book an appointment, please use the button below.
Team CIRCLES
Team CIRCLES is the College Corps' dedicated training and professional development component, designed to support Fellows throughout their service journey.
- Held in person every other week, Team CIRCLES provides a required space for Fellows to:
- Share successes and challenges.
- Receive training to strengthen professional development and service skills.
- Engage in collaborative learning and problem-solving with peers.
- Attendance at Team CIRCLES is mandatory and an essential part of the College Corps program.
- Participation in Team CIRCLES counts toward the overall service requirement, providing Fellows with up to 90 approved training hours toward their 450-hour goal.
Tracking Your Hours
Fellows should refer to their Service Agreement and review the Expectations & Timeline section and information. We want to support you in your journey and experience in the program. Please reach out and engage with SF State College Corps staff should you need any assistance in regards to tasks and meeting your hour goals. Below are resources to help keep you accountable and assist in time management.
To help guide and allow Fellows to track and project their hours outside America Learns, please see below the following resources.
Excel doc.: 25-26 Fellow Hours Completion Template - CV-SFSU
- This Excel, you can input your projections and actuals and align them with the 2-week time periods (timesheet) in America Learns
Reminder:
PDF: Sample 25-26 Fellow hours Completion
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This sample PDF accounts for completing that 12-hour minimum at the host site with having all fall recess, winter, and spring breaks in mind, getting exactly 450 hours. Also, this accounts for Fellows completing all 90 hours of training (Team CIRCLES, 1:1 with CC staff, and CV Mid-Year Workshop. If not all 90 hours of training are not done, Fellows will have to make this up with service hours to reach the goal of 450 hours.
If Fellows have the flexibility to work one week before spring 2026 starts, increase hours here and there, at their host site, or attend available SF State service opportunities, this will provide more cushion, if needed.
- Fellows will have opportunities to work service hours with SF State ICCE/College Corps through events such as the OMI Toy Drive (mid December 2026) and ongoing one-day opportunities through the year at college corps community partner sites.
Looking to serve extra hours outside of your assigned host site, build your social capital, and get ahead on your service requirement?
Fellows who have reached 200 approved service hours may sign up for additional service opportunities, including Days of Service held in locations outside of the San Francisco area.
- Opportunities may include regional service events and special projects.
- Participation in additional hours is optional, but a great way to continue building experience and connections.
- Fellows must follow the steps outlined on the Additional Hours Instructions page before participating in these opportunities.
- All additional service hours must be pre-approved by College Corps staff. Hours completed without prior approval will not count toward the 450-hour service requirement.
Program Policy Note
College Corps prioritizes service at assigned host sites as the core of each Fellow’s service experience. The 200-hour threshold ensures that Fellows have made consistent progress at their primary site before participating in additional outside service activities.
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