OMA&D Academic Counseling Services

June 5, 2023

Attention Students: Funds for Student Service Available Now!

If you are engaging in an internship, practicum, work study or service opportunity (paid or unpaid), you may be eligible to earn an Education Award through AmeriCorps! Students can earn $1,374 or $1,718 depending upon the number of hours completed if enrolled by July 31, 2023 (hours can be completed throughout summer and fall).

To be eligible your service should be connected to one or more of the following areas:

  • Academic Engagement (K-12 or College/University Student Success): this could include tutoring, mentoring, wraparound support, student retention or engagement.
  • Food Security or Basic Needs: this could be gleaning, working at a food pantry, providing referrals to food or housing supports, etc.
  • Mental/Medical Health Access: peer counseling, referrals, volunteering at mental health organizations, etc.
  • Environmental Stewardship (At-Risk Ecosystems or Environmental Education): restoration, reforestation, invasive species removal, K-12 or community education, service learning, outreach, etc.

To Apply:

Applying for this program requires two simple forms: A Direct Enrollment Application and a Site Agreement (completed by your host site supervisor). Once received and approved, enrollment typically takes 2-3 weeks, including a required background check. More information can be found on our website. See the Direct Enrollment Application for a full list of eligibility requirements.

Questions? Want more information? Attend one of our upcoming Info Sessions to learn more, get help on the application, or answer any questions you have. Click HERE to register.

                                AmeriCorps Student Service Info Sessions:

  • Monday, June 5 – 4-5pm PST
  • Thursday, June 8 – 11:30am-12:30pm PST
  • Monday, June 12 – 4-5pm PST
  • Thursday, June 15 – 11:30am-12:30pm PST
  • Thursday, June 22 – 11:30am-12:30pm PST
  • Monday, June 26 – 4-5pm PST
  • Thursday, June 29 – 11:30am-12:30pm PST

                                Click HERE to register (a Zoom link to join will be sent to you automatically.)

Don’t delay and miss out on this opportunity! We want you to earn funds to support your education while you serve your community.