Our frequently asked questions

We have resources available to help you tell higher education institutions about the Schools of National Service program. Our one pager is a great way to inform higher education or other post-secondary administrators about the benefits of Schools of National Service. You might consider reaching out to some of the following offices: Dean of Students or Schools, Communications Office, Office of Recruitment, and/or Office of Financial Aid.

Absolutely! AmeriCorps programs, especially programs that already have a relationship with post-secondary institutions in their areas, are excellent messengers for the benefits of being a School of National Service while providing added benefits to their AmeriCorps members. Talk to your local post-secondary institutions about how they can get involved. Tools to help you promote Schools of National Service can be found below.

We have resources available to help you tell your alma mater about the Schools of National Service program. Our one pager is a great way to inform higher education or other post-secondary administrators about the benefits of Schools of National Service. You might consider reaching out to some of the following offices: Dean of Students or Schools, Communications Office, Office of Recruitment, and/or Office of Financial Aid.

Schools of National Service might be a way to make college more affordable and accessible. If an AmeriCorps member goes to an education award matching School of National Service, they can enhance their Segal Education Award. Other Schools of National Service might provide benefits such as academic credit for AmeriCorps service, priority admission points, or subsidized room and board or a textbook stipend. Explore our list of participating schools to see what benefits might be available.

Participating Schools of National Service can offer a range of benefits to make it easier to take a gap year, such as expanded deferment or financial incentives. Explore our list of participating schools to see what benefits might be available.

Yes! You don't have to use your Segal Education Award right away; you have 7 years to use it. If you eventually decide to pursue a higher education or other post-secondary program, you can use the Schools of National Service network to maximize the benefits of your service term. Explore our list of participating schools to see what benefits might be available.