Onboarding: Enrollment Checklist

Please complete this form to confirm whether you accept or decline your conditional offer to join SFSU College Corps. This is the first required step in the onboarding process.

Audience: All Fellows (Domestic U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents and AB 540 Dream Act Students). Before you can begin your service, you must complete both steps of the background check process:

1. Review and sign the Background Check Authorization Form sent to your SFSU email via Adobe Sign.

2. Schedule and complete your Live Scan fingerprint appointment through SFSU UPD before leaving the Bay Area or departing for summer break.

Please complete these steps as early as possible. Appointment availability may become limited during the summer onboarding period. Fellows who complete Live Scan through SFSU UPD will not have any out-of-pocket fingerprinting costs.

For full step-by-step instructions, please visit:

Additional Resource for AB 540 Students

Mode: In-Person
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Seven Hills Conference Center, SF State

ICCE Student Programs Kickoff & Orientation is the official start of the year for students across ICCE programs. Students from College Corps, the Willie L. Brown, Jr. Fellowship Program, and Community Work-Study will come together to build community, learn about ICCE’s mission and values, and prepare for the academic year ahead through interactive sessions and activities.

The day will include breakout sessions specific to each program to review expectations, requirements, and next steps. Throughout the year, students will continue connecting through Team Circles, trainings, reflection spaces, and other community-building activities,

Schedule:

• Doors Open: 8:45 AM
• Check-In & Breakfast: 9:00 AM
• Program Begins Promptly: 9:30 AM
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided

Ready to begin?
Join us for the official kickoff to your College Corps experience and a year of service, learning, and connection.

Attendance is required for all Fellows.
Please complete the confirmation form below to confirm your attendance and share any dietary restrictions or accommodation needs.

Hours completed during this training will count toward your 450 required College Corps hours.

Audience: Conditionally Accepted Fellows (Domestic U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents and AB 540 Dream Act Students)

As part of the College Corps onboarding process, ICCE works closely with the Office of Student Financial Aid to review student eligibility for College Corps funding.

All Fellows are required to meet with Miriam Lemus, College Corps Financial Aid Liaison, to review and confirm acceptance of their College Corps financial aid package.

During this process, students will review how College Corps funding fits within their overall financial aid package. In some cases, participation in College Corps may require adjustments to existing financial aid awards, loans, and/or Federal Work-Study funding in order to fit College Corps aid within a student’s financial aid package.

AB 540 Students:

• California Dream Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) eligibility reviews may continue into the summer
• Final DSIG determinations are often completed later in the summer
• Students should continue completing all onboarding requirements while eligibility review is underway

Required Financial Aid Follow-Up

During your meeting, you may:

• Review your financial aid package
• Discuss possible financial aid adjustments
• Complete remaining financial aid steps
• Ask questions related to College Corps and financial aid

Contact Information
Miriam Lemus
Coordinator of Financial Aid Student Work Programs
Office of Financial Aid

Audience: Domestic U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents

As part of your College Corps enrollment process, you will be required to complete your MyAmeriCorps enrollment through the MyAmeriCorps Portal (eGrants system). This enrollment is required in order to receive your Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the program.

Important Information:

• You do not need to create a MyAmeriCorps account on your own at this time
• The College Corps team will invite you to complete your MyAmeriCorps enrollment when you are eligible
• You must complete your Live Scan fingerprint appointment and receive background clearance before enrollment can begin
• Completing your Live Scan appointment as early as possible helps avoid enrollment delays

Please wait for additional instructions from the College Corps team regarding your MyAmeriCorps enrollment steps.

Audience: AB 540 / CA Dream Act Fellows

As part of your College Corps enrollment process, AB 540 / CA Dream Act Fellows are required to complete the California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) application.

Important Information:

• Your assigned College Corps Coordinator will send you the required DSIG application materials after your placement has been confirmed
• DSIG eligibility review and processing may continue throughout the summer
• Final eligibility determinations are often completed later in the summer
• Please continue completing all onboarding requirements while your DSIG eligibility is being reviewed

Submitting your DSIG application and completing all required financial aid steps helps ensure you are fully enrolled and eligible to participate in College Corps.

If you have questions about DSIG or Dream Act eligibility, please contact the College Corps team for support.

Audience: All Fellows (Domestic U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents and AB 540 / CA Dream Act Students)

This step should only be completed after you receive confirmation from the College Corps team that your Live Scan/background clearance has been received and you are cleared to move forward with enrollment.

As part of onboarding, Fellows are required to create their America Learns (AL) account and complete the Impact Suite Certification Course (asynchronous training).

America Learns is the official platform used to:

• Track service hours
• Submit bi-weekly service logs
• Receive updates and communication from California Volunteers and the College Corps team
• Support living allowance verification and Education Award eligibility tracking

Your assigned site supervisor will review and approve the hours you submit in America Learns.

Getting Started

• The College Corps team will send you instructions to create your America Learns account once you are eligible to move forward
• After creating your account, you will complete the required Impact Suite Certification Course

Important Reminder
Please complete your America Learns account setup and required training as soon as possible after receiving your invitation email.

Audience: All Fellows (Domestic U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents and AB 540 Dream Act Students)

Before officially beginning service, Fellows must review and sign the Fellow Service Agreement.

Timing

You will receive your Fellow Service Agreement through SFSU Adobe Sign after:

• You have been matched to your assigned host site
• You have completed your Live Scan appointment and your background clearance has been received

The agreement will be sent to your SFSU email address through Adobe Sign for electronic review and signature.

Important Reminder

Please review and sign your Fellow Service Agreement as soon as possible after receiving it. Participation in College Corps cannot begin until the agreement has been completed and signed.

Audience: All Fellows

Host site placements will be finalized after onboarding review, eligibility verification, and program matching are completed.

Matching Process

College Corps staff consider several factors during the placement process, including:

• Your class schedule and availability
• Your selected focus area(s)
• Your preferred host site selections
• Transportation and scheduling considerations
• Community partner and program needs

Our team works to match Fellows with host sites that align with their schedules, interests, and program goals. While we carefully review student preferences, placement at a specific host site cannot be guaranteed.

Additional Host Site Onboarding

Some host sites require additional onboarding or clearance steps before Fellows may begin service. Depending on the placement site, additional requirements may include:

• Volunteer or onboarding paperwork
• TB testing or immunization documentation
• Site-specific trainings
• Additional forms or clearances

If additional onboarding is required, your assigned College Corps Program Coordinator will contact you after your placement has been confirmed.

Important Information

Some host sites may use the term “volunteer” for administrative or compliance purposes. However, College Corps is a paid service fellowship program. Fellows receive:

• Professional development and training
• Skill-building and career experience
• A living allowance
• An Education Award upon successful completion of the program

Participation Expectations

All Fellows are expected to:

• Complete required service hours
• Attend scheduled shifts and trainings
• Follow program and host site policies
• Maintain communication with supervisors and College Corps staff