Education 

Investing In Education 

At AmeriCorps, we believe students, schools, and communities will 

thrive when provided resources and support, which is why we award 

millions of dollars in grant funding to support education-related 

projects. National service members and volunteers serve in person 

and remotely on these projects to boost academic achievement 

through tutoring, mentoring, encouraging family involvement, and 

assisting teachers. From Pre-K to college, national service members 

and volunteers are there to guide students to graduation and prepare 

them for higher education, careers, and life. 

Rigorous independent evaluations demonstrate that AmeriCorps 

programs improve school readiness, attendance, and behavior; boost 

reading and math achievement; and increase access to college and 

careers. 

Our Impact 

Improving Educational Outcomes by Teaching, Tutoring, 

and Mentoring Children and Youth 

AmeriCorps programs put caring, capable people in classrooms to 

support students’ social, emotional, and academic development. 

Each year, AmeriCorps projects provide educational programming to 

more than 1 million youth. Last year, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers 

tutored and mentored over 230,000 children. 

Supporting Early Childhood Education 

AmeriCorps members serve under-resourced communities to 

prepare children for pre-school and kindergarten by introducing oral 

language and literacy exercises. Members also conduct in-school 

tutoring and family engagement as part of a well-rounded approach 

to improve class behavior and attendance. 

What is AmeriCorps? 

AmeriCorps is the only federal 

agency tasked with elevating 

service and volunteerism in 

America. We provide opportunities 

for people of all ages and 

backgrounds to give their time and 

talent to strengthen communities 

across our country. 

AmeriCorps Seniors highlights 

the service opportunities available 

to Americans 55 and older who 

want to make giving back their 

second act. 

In 25 years, nearly 1.2 million 

AmeriCorps members have 

earned over $4 billion in Segal 

AmeriCorps Education Awards, 

$1 billion of which has been 

used to pay back student loan 

debt – making college more 

accessible and a ̃ordable for 

those who serve. 
AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the Foster 

Grandparent and RSVP programs serve in 

classrooms and after-school programs to improve 

school readiness for economically disadvantaged 

children. Volunteers help improve children’s 

social-emotional skills, self-control, and 

self-esteem through one-on-one tutoring and 

mentoring services. Volunteers also build 

classroom capacity by aiding teachers in 

implementing lesson plans. 

Preparing Students for College and 

Career Readiness, Workforce 

Development 

AmeriCorps members support students who face 

ÿnancial, academic, and sociocultural barriers by 

o°ering ACT and SAT test preparation, college 

application assistance, ÿnancial aid consulting, 

guidance from high school to college, and 

ongoing support towards degree completion. 

They often serve as role models and encourage 

students to stay on track, graduate high school, 

and make post-graduation plans. AmeriCorps 

members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers 

serve in person and remotely in K-12 schools as 

mentors and tutors for disadvantaged and at-risk 

students. They help improve students’ literacy and 

numeracy skills and decrease the behaviors that 

lead to disillusionment and dropping out. 

Bringing Stem Learning to Classrooms 

AmeriCorps members provide STEM and digital 

literacy training to students and community 

members through public computer centers, 

schools, and after-school programs to equip them 

with the skills desirable by employers and integral 

to dozens of career paths. AmeriCorps members 

raise money for STEM programming and help 

expand coding and robotics programs in 

underserved schools. 

Serving in AmeriCorps Opens Doors to 

Post-Secondary Education 

In exchange for a year of full-time service, 

AmeriCorps members earn a Segal AmeriCorps 

Education Award (equal to the maximum Pell 

Grant) that can be used to pay for college or trade 

school or repay qualiÿed student loans. Part-time 

members receive an adjusted Education Award. 

More than $4 billion has been earned in Segal 

AmeriCorps Education Awards since 1994. 

Schools of National Service 

AmeriCorps partners with hundreds of higher 

education institutions to support college access. 

Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov 

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