| Name |
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award |
| Number of Awards |
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| Award Value |
$4,725 |
| Award Type |
Need-Based Scholarship
Merit-Based Scholarship |
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| Renewable |
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| Scholarship Links |
More Information
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| Contact |
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
Office of Children & Family Services
52 Washington St.
Rensselaer,
New York
12224
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| Phone |
(888)697-4372 |
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Who Is Eligible?
In return for the successful completion of their service, members of AmeriCorps programs receive money for school in the form of an education award that can be applied to outstanding student loans or to future higher educational and vocational training pursuits.
What Awards Are Available?
Full-time AmeriCorps members perform 1,700 hours of service and upon completion, earn an education award of $4,725. Full-time AmeriCorps members may also receive a living allowance, health insurance, and if eligible, child care. Part-time members perform up to 900 hours of service and upon completion, earn an education award of up to $2,363. In some cases, part-time members are also eligible for a living allowance.