Make sure you check with the schools you are applying to regarding their AP policies. AmeriCorps Joining AmeriCorps can be a very rewarding experience. Not only do you benefit from serving your community, but you also receive money towards your education. Consider taking a year off between High School and College to participate in a full-time program. AmeriCorps members help communities tackle challenges in the areas of education, public safety, human needs, and the environment.
Some programs offer the opportunity for hands-on, direct service.
Others look to AmeriCorps members to help coordinate, develop, and manage projects, through fundraising, recruiting volunteers, and creating systems that turn a community need into a community service that remains long after your assignment is completed. For all AmeriCorps programs, members receive a modest living allowance, and some programs provide housing. Part-time members are eligible for a partial award. Community College Consider the option of attending a community college for two years and transferring. This can save you money on multiple levels.