• College Corps is a service opportunity for full-time students at Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College who want to change their community.
• As a College Corps student volunteer, you'll work side by side with local leaders in the Inland Empire to tackle our community's most pressing challenges like K-12 education, food insecurity, digital & AI literacy, mental health & wellness and environmental stewardship.
  
  

• Money for college and living expenses: Receive up to $10,000 for completing 450 hours of volunteering in one year.
• Improve your resume: Gain experience and skills employers value including leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Professional development opportunities: Access to training, networking and special events.
• Make a difference in your community: Bring your passion and talents to help others in our community. You will make new friendships and professional connections for the future. 

• College Corps Fellows will serve 450 hours throughout the 2026 - 2027 academic year at a local K-12 school or nonprofit organization that focuses on food insecurity, digital & AI literacy, mental health & wellness or the environment. 
• We will match you with a local organization that needs your talents and skills. Placement activities may include planting, gardening, packing & distributing food, tutoring, assisting in workshops, educating & sharing resources to the community. The organization will be located within a reasonable driving distance from your campus.

Who can serve? The College Corps program is open to 32 students total attending Crafton Hills College and/or San Bernardino Valley College. 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, legal permanent resident, or AB 540 CA Dream Act- eligible student
• Have a high school diploma or G.E.D. by the beginning of the 2026 - 2027 academic year.
• Be a full-time student (take 12 class units per semester) at Crafton Hills College and/or San Bernardino Valley College. Students taking less than 12 units who have a courseload accommodation through Student Accessibility Services are eligible to apply. 
• Must currently be and remain in good academic standing 
• Complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application for 2026-2027.
• Must meet one of the following: Qualify for Pell Grant, State Cal Grant, Middle Class Scholarship, OR needs to work part-time or take out loans to meet educational costs.
• AB-540 students accepted into the program will also be required to submit a California Dreamer Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) Application to become eligible for the educational award. 

   

In addition, eligible Fellows are required to: 

• Commit to serving 450 hours during the full academic year. 

• Complete a background check. AB 540 students are not required to complete a background check unless their Community Host Partner requires it.

San Bernardino Basic Needs Center

Crafton Hills Basic Needs Center

EDCT Food Pantry

Akoma Unity Center

BLU Educational Foundation

Big Brothers Big Sisters

TreePeople

Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County

City of Yucaipa

Catholic Charities

Making Hope Happen Foundation

Music Changing Lives

Restore Unity

What is the Financial Benefit? 

• Fellows receive up to $10,000 in financial benefits in two parts:
• Part 1: A $7,000 Living Allowance is paid to you in monthly disbursements while you serve 450 hours. 
  Part 2: After you complete 450 hours of service, $3,000 in Education Awards are available for use in a future term. 

Will my financial aid be impacted?

• Everyone’s financial aid package is different. If you are eligible to receive financial aid, the living allowance will be counted toward your financial need in the current year. Please connect with the Financial Aid Office to learn how your specific award may be affected.

College Corps Email: collegecorps@sbccd.edu

Address: 114 S. Del Rosa Drive San Bernardino, CA 92408

Program Coordinator: Krista Ornelas-Mora

Phone: 909-382-4006

College Corps Fellow Handbook

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YouTube Video on how to use your Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

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