Requirements and Benefits

The AmeriCorps Independence Project is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents aged 18 or older who can pass a background, driving, and drug screening.

 

 

Members serve full or part time over an 11-month period. They receive health insurance, training, and student loan deferment, and a monthly living allowance. An education award to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back student loans is available after all program requirements are met.

 

 

 

 

Education Award amounts are:

• Full time--$4,725
• Part time--$2,362

Living Allowance amounts for 07-08 are:

• Full time--$1009.09/mo
• Part time--$534.23/mo

How does the education award work?

More information about the AmeriCorps education award can be found at AmeriCorps -Money for College.