Cohort 2: 2023-24 Fellows- Closeout + Summer

This resource page is for the current participating 2023-2024 College Corps Fellows (Cohort 2).

 

Final Living Allowance Payment + Education Award

Closeout Steps + Education Award Payout

See the PDF below for more information about the Education Award, how it is allocated to you  and how to access your Segal AmeriCorps Segal Ed. Award and additional resources, refer to the Segal AmeriCorps Ed. Award training video.

Additionally, your Service Agreement provided information on the type of Education Award you will be receiving and how this is allocated. 

Fellows Ending the program in May 2024

Fellows who reached 300 or 450 service hours by May 31st

Please submit your last timesheet in America Learns by 5/31/24. SF State College Corps staff  will follow up via DocuSign with an official exit letter, which will detail information about your Education Award and how this will be allocated to you (if the 450-service hour was reached).

Fellows who did not meet 300 or 450 service hours by May 31st

For those who are choosing not to do the July 31, 2024, extension, if needed to complete your service hours, please submit your last timesheet in America Learns by 5/31/24 (the last day to claim service/training hours is May 31st. SF State College Corps staff  will then follow up via DocuSign with an official exit letter.)

Fellows ending the program in the summer

Thank you to those who reached out to request and confirm your wish to do the summer extension. For this summer extension, Fellows will have until July 31, 2024, to reach their hours' goal. You should have received an email that contained a revised DocuSign acknowledging this extension which will detail your living allowance adjustment reflective of this extension as well as your service hours completion plan to ensure and support you to reach your goals.

Resources

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Training
AY23-24 CC Breakdown payment to Domestic

Living Allowance* 

  • Refer to your Service Agreement for Living Allowance Payment

  • $7000.00 = Term of Service (Aug. 2023-May 2024/July 2024 to complete 450 hours)

For those Fellows with Completion Status

A fellow will be considered to "complete" the College Corps program if they:

  • Log in 450 approved hours by the program end date

  • Stay engaged and consistently log service hours throughout the service term;

  • Participate regularly in cohort-building activities.

Fellows who "complete "the College Corps program are eligible to:

  • receive the 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 of the College Corps program. Fellows wanting to continue for a second year will be required to attend an information session and submit a continuing student application.

* The living allowance issued is considered a taxable scholarship and a 1098-T form will be issued.

AY23-24 CC Breakdown payment to AB540

Living Allowance*

  • Refer to your Service Agreement for Living Allowance Payment

  • $5,500,00 = Term of Service (Aug. 2023-May 2024 to complete 450 hours) for fellows receiving the DSIG Ed. Award

  • $7,000.00 = Term of Service (Aug. 2023-May 2024 to complete 450 hours) for fellows receiving the CSU Ed. Award

For those Fellows with Completion Status

A fellow will be considered to "complete" the College Corps program if they:

  • Log in 450 approved hours by the program end date

  • Stay engaged and consistently log service hours throughout the service term;

  • Participate regularly in cohort-building activities.

Fellows who "complete "the College Corps program are eligible to:

  • receive the 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 of the College Corps program. Fellows wanting to continue for a second year will be required to attend an information session and submit a continuing student application.  

* The living allowance issued is considered a taxable scholarship and a 1098-T form will be issued.

See the PDF below for more information about the DSIG and CSU Education Award.

Program Updates + Announcements

In recognizing Fellows' efforts and addressing the challenges that many Fellows face in reaching the 450 hr service commitment, CV has established graduating vs. program completion status.

Graduating from the College Corps Program

A fellow will be considered a graduate of the College Corps program if they:

  • Log at least 300 approved hours* by the program end date;

  • Stay engaged and consistently log service hours throughout the service term;

  • Participate regularly in cohort-building activities.

Graduates of the College Corps program are eligible to:

  • Receive a certificate of appreciation from the Governor;

  • Join the College Corps alumni network and LinkedIn alumni group;

  • Apply for a second year of the College Corps program.

Completion of the College Corps Program

A fellow will be considered to "complete" the College Corps program if they:

  • Log in 450 approved hours by the program end date

  • Stay engaged and consistently log service hours throughout the service term;

  • Participate regularly in cohort-building activities.

Fellows who "complete "the College Corps program are eligible to:

  • receive the 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 of the College Corps program.

*Please note: The living allowance is contingent on Fellows staying engaged and consistently logging service hours throughout the service term.  Although there is a minimum of 48 hours per monthly timesheet, Fellows are expected to demonstrate that they complete the necessary hours per month to reach 300-450 hours by the end of their service term. Students who obtain 450 approved service hours are eligible to receive the Education Award.

Last day to claim hours and last 5/21 - 5/31 sheet in America Learns

  • Fellows ending program in May 2024:  May 31, 2024, is the last day Fellows can claim service/training hours. 

  • Fellows doing the July 2024 extension: July 31, 2024, is the last day can claim service/training hours.

5/17 - Last day of instruction

  • As we end the semester and program, I want to congratulate you on all you have accomplished through the College Corps program this year. We are so glad you were part of the second class of College Corps Fellows on our campus! I am looking forward to seeing you all on 5/17. To help celebrate you, we will also have light refreshments.

  • As a reminder, please bring your issued copy of The Soul of the Citizen: Living with Conviction in Challenging Times to class on 5/17. Additionally, be sure to have continual communication with your host site supervisor, so they are aware of your last service day. I also wanted to pass on the following information:

Fellows ending the program in May

Fellows who reached 300 or 450 service hours by May 19th

Please submit your last timesheet in America Learns by 5/31/24 (although the last day to claim service/training hours is May 19th, America Learns will not let you submit the 5/8/23-5/21/23 sheet until 5/21). I will then follow up via DocuSign with an official exit letter, which will detail information about your Education Award and how this will be allocated to you (if the 450 service hour was reached).

Fellows who did not meet 300 or 450 service hours by May 31st

For those who are choosing not to do the July 31, 2024, extension, if needed to complete your service hours, please submit your last timesheet in America Learns by 5/31/24. I will then follow up via DocuSign with an official exit letter.

Fellows ending the program in the summer

Thank you to those who reached out to request and confirm your wish to do the summer extension. For this summer extension, Fellows will have until July 31, 2024, to reach their hours' goal. You should have received man email that contained a revised DocuSign acknowledging this extension which will detail your living allowance adjustment reflective of this extension as well as your service hours completion plan to ensure and support you to reach your goals.

Fellows ending program in May 2024

  • May 31, 2024. This is the last day Fellows can claim service/training hours.

Fellows wishing to do the July 2023 extension

  • July 31, 2024, is the last day can claim service/training hours.
  • Fellows must have confirmed with Meagan if you want to do this option by Mon. April 29th, 2024. 

 

Schedule Zoom with Meagan

Dates of Service Extension Option

California Volunteers (CV) announced that Fellows can extend their service term to Jul 31, 2024 (the original end date was May 2024) to help them reach the 450 hr. service goal. Each Fellow is in different circumstances and eligibility status. The July 31, 2024  extension may or may not be an option for some students. Also, choosing this July 2024 extension may affect your AY 24-25 Financial Aid package - if you are not enrolled in summer 2024 sessions. June/July extensions must be approved and confirmed by Meagan (ICCE/College Corps Staff).

Background - Why the July 2024 extension may impact AY 24-25 Financial Aid:

The living allowances and education awards – for all students – are coordinated by Financial Aid. Financial Aid have set dates per academic year. The end date of the program is May 31, 2024 and the last day of instruction is May 17,2024.

We strongly recommend that Fellows try to reach their goals of 450-hrs by May 31, 2024, if possible.

Schedule Zoom meeting with College Corps staff

We want to support you to get you to the finish line! The Service Hours Completion Plan template was created to provide a visual guide and resource to assist you in planning out the next few months to hit your service hours goal. Please refer to your Service Agreement detailing living allowance suspension information. Additionally, College Corps Staff are consistently reaching out to and connecting with Fellows to support you before a living allowance suspension occurs. If you have any questions/concerns, please contact and talk to us!

Summer 2024 extension: Again, if you want to choose the July 2024 service extension, you must check in with College Corps staff (Meagan Prasad College Corps Program Lead). This option might not be an option for you based on your eligibility as well, you need to be aware of the potential impact on your AY 24-25 Financial Aid package.

Please note: The living allowance is contingent on Fellows staying engaged and consistently logging service hours throughout the service term.  Although there is a minimum of 48  hours per monthly timesheet, Fellows are expected to demonstrate that they complete the necessary hours per month to reach 300-450 hours by the end of their service term to receive the full living allowance. Those students who obtain 450 approved service hours will be eligible to receive the Education Award.

Current Fellows who reach a minimum of 300 service hours by the end of their service term are eligible to apply to Year 3 (Cohort 3). There will be 8-10 slots available for returning students, who will have a leadership role leading and mentoring a pod of Fellows. 

For more information, please visit the Students: Eligibility & How to Apply webpage to learn more about the Year 3 structure, dates, and expectations. When you apply, there will be a question, asking you if you are a current Fellow. When marking yes, this will lead you to specific Year 3 questions.

Students: Eligibility & How to Apply
Schedule Zoom meeting with College Corps staff

Summer 2024 Extension: Supplemental Hours

Supplemental Hours are an opportunity for fellows to log hours outside of their host site during the summer extension period if one of the following applies:

  • Sites are closed for the summer break
  • Fellows are not in the SF area yet remain in the state of California
  • Fellows would like additional hours in concurrence with the service done at their primary host site. 

There are a few requirements if fellows intend to serve at additional sites: 

  • All additional service hours must be served in California  
  • Service sites must be pre-approved by SF State College Corps staff and must be a non-profit or governmental organization.
  • You must not be paid for these supplemental hours. For example, you will be working at a summer youth camp, being paid as a tutor and/or counselor.
  • Additional service hours should be logged under the campus " SF State" as the service site, with the hours approved by SF State College Corps staff 
  • If Fellows are wanting to service these supplemental hours outside their assigned primary site, it is the responsibility of the Fellow to find the sites and schedule service hours directly.

Please follow the link for more information. Please reach out if there are any questions. 

Supplemental Hour Instruction Page