College Corps

Get paid. Gain experience. Support your community.

College Corps is a paid, year long fellowship for SFSU undergraduates. Fellows serve with local nonprofit and public agency partners while gaining professional experience and financial support. SFSU participates as part of the statewide Californians For All College Corps initiative.

As a Fellow, you are placed with one community host partner and support work across four focus areas: K–12 Education, Climate Action, Food Insecurity, and Economic Opportunity. Service activities may include:

• Tutoring and mentoring in K–12 schools.
• Supporting youth wellness and behavioral health.
• Contributing to climate and sustainability projects.
• Assisting with food distribution and access efforts.
• Supporting workforce readiness, economic access, and public education initiatives, including podcast and media based projects.

Fellows commit approximately 15 hours per week during the academic year and participate in required College Corps meetings and trainings. You join a statewide cohort of student leaders and receive mentorship and professional development support.

• Earn up to $7,000 in living allowance paid across the academic year.
• Receive up to $300 in a transportation stipend, subject to program guidelines and funding availability.
• Earn a $3,000 education award after completing 450 total service and training hours.
• Gain hands on experience aligned with your academic and career interests.
• Build leadership, communication, and professional skills through sustained community work.
• Strengthen your resume with real world experience at nonprofit and public agencies.
• Join a supportive cohort of SFSU students working on critical community issues statewide.

College Corps is a paid fellowship with required participation. Review eligibility and program commitments before applying.

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