#Californians ForAll College Corps

#CaliforniansForAll College Corps is a paid service and career development program at colleges and universities across the state. College Corps helps students graduate with less debt while making a difference in the community over an academic year.

What Service Looks Like 

Opportunities vary by campus, but generally include:

• K-12 education: tutoring and mentoring students, supporting afterschool programs.
• Environment: removing invasive species, planting trees and native plants, composting organic food waste.
• Food security: supporting community gardens and food banks, connecting families with services.

Why You Should Serve

As a College Corps fellow, you will:

• Get ongoing training, mentoring and professional experience you can add to your resume.
• Build relationships as part of a network of young leaders across California.
• Make a lasting difference in your community while earning up to $10,000 for college.

Who Can Serve 

To be eligible for College Corps, you must:

• Be a full-time, enrolled undergraduate student at a participating campus.
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident or AB 540 CA Dream Act eligible student.
• Commit to the program for the full academic year.
• Demonstrate financial need or have to work to pay for school.

Join thousands of students across the state and make a difference in your community while earning money to help pay for college. Visit cacollegecorps.com to learn more.

Applications for August 2026- July 2027 will be accepted starting March 1^st.

Student Application

Community Host Partner

Community Host Partner Guidelines

Community Host Partners play an important role in mentoring Fellows, ensuring that they are doing meaningful work and gaining practical job skills. Fellows will work with K-12 schools, food banks, or climate action organizations to build healthier communities across Kern County and California.

Community Corps Community Host Partners Requirements:

• Have adequate resources to support at least two (2) fellows for one full academic year, including a site supervisor.
• Work with Partner Campus and Fellows to develop a predictable schedule at the start of each semester.
• Provide Fellows with enough service opportunities for them to complete 10-15 service hours per week and a total of 450-hours prior to the program end date of May 31, 2026.
• Approve timesheets through America Learns in a timely manner.
• Provide feedback to Fellows on performance.

If you are interested in becoming a Community Host Partner, please fill out the Community Host Interest Form.

Community Host Interest Form

 

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