College Corps at Chico State

Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will open Wednesday, February 1st. Apply for priority consideration by Wednesday, May 10^th

Open to undergraduate students attending Chico State who will be fully enrolled (12+ units) during both semesters of Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. For more information, attend an information session.

Questions? Email collegecorps@csuchico.edu

For more details about the application process and the program, take a look at our FAQ section or send us an email.

Chico State is excited to participate in the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps! College Corps will provide Chico State students opportunities to support and learn from organizations and programs on and off-campus working in three priority areas: K-12 Education, Climate Action, and Food Insecurity.

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College Corps at Chico State has three core goals:

Goal 1: Engage college students in meaningful service opportunities that build leadership skills and civic responsibility.

Goal 2: Help students from diverse backgrounds graduate college on time and with less debt.

Goal 3: Support the work of community-based organizations focused on key local priorities.

This program is currently in the recruitment phase for cohort II and will begin August 2023. Additional information regarding recruitment will be sent out to campus in March-April.

• Living stipend.
• Advising and workshops.
• Educational Award upon successful completion of the term of service.
• Career Development & more!
• Exciting opportunity to earn while you learn and give back to your community!

As a College Corps Fellow, you will serve 450 hours in an area of K-12 Education, Food Insecurity, or Climate Action over the course of the 2023-2024 academic year (August 2023 - May 2024). This roughly averages to 15 hours a week.

As a College Corps Fellow, you'll receive:

• Up to $7,000 (pre-tax) living stipend (throughout term of service) + $3,000 Education Award upon completion of 450 service hours.
• Real-world job experience and skills to add to your resume.
• Access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities.
• Connections with fellows across the state via virtual platform and regional events.
• An academic course (3 units per semester) designed to support your professional learning throughout the experience.
• A sense of community and accomplishment in working toward the common goals of improving our community.

Eligibility

Students selected should meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Qualifies for a Federal Pell Grant
• Qualifies for a State Cal Grant or Middle-Class Scholarship
• Needs to work part-time and/or borrow student loans to meet educational costs
• Is an AB540-eligible student with a California Dream Act application on file (no work authorization required)

Additionally, Fellows are required to:

• Be a full-time (12 units), enrolled undergraduate student at CSU Chico
• No minimum GPA, but must be in academic good standing (not on academic notice)
• Commit to the program for the full 450 hours during the academic year

Service Areas

Fellows will work with K-12 schools, food banks/pantries, or climate action organizations to build healthier and more equitable communities across California. They will do this in a variety of ways:

• K-12 Education: Serve as a mentor or tutor to K-12 students in local schools and/or youth-serving organizations.
• Food Insecurity: Serve at food banks, food distribution centers, or centers providing access to community members facing food insecurity.
• Climate Action: Serve with local organizations that are focused on positive environmental change.

The College Corps staff will do their best to match accepted fellows with their top field choice, however, it is not guaranteed.

Information Sessions

College Corps FAQ