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San Bernardino Community College District

College Corps

 
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Let's Change Our Community

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Learn About College Corps

  • 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 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 student volunteers will serve 450 hours throughout the 2025 - 2026 academic year at a local K-12 school or nonprofit organization that focuses on food insecurity or the environment. 
  • We will match you with a local organization that needs your talents and skills. The organization will be located within a reasonable driving distance from your campus.

Who can serve?  The College Corps program is open to 50 students total attending Crafton Hills College and/or San Bernardino Valley College. 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Have a high school diploma or G.E.D. by the beginning of the 2025 - 2026 academic year.
  • Be a full-time student (take 12 class units per semester) at Crafton Hills College and/or San Bernardino Valley College.We will make accommodations for students taking less than 12 units who have a courseload accommodations through Student Accessibility Services. 
  • Complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application for 2025-2026.
  • 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.

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.

What are the benefits of becoming a College Corps Community Partners?

  • 10+ hours / week of direct support provided by Fellows over one academic year; 
  • Connections to higher education institutions in their community; 
  • Access to training and networking opportunities provided by partner campuses and California Volunteers.

Who is eligible to become a Community Host Partner?

  • Be a non-profit or governmental organization; 
  • Work in one of the 3 program Focus Areas: K-12 Education, Climate Action, Food Insecurity; 
  • Ability to host at least two Fellows, and to provide all Fellows on site with effective training, mentoring and supervision to meet the goal of providing meaningful work experience.


What responsibilities will Community Host Partners have while participating in College Corps?

  • Collaborate with partner campuses to place and train College Corps Fellows; 
  • Ensure Fellows meet the 450-hour service requirement while learning practical skills and interacting directly with program beneficiaries; 
  • Support partner campuses in tracking Fellow contributions and outcomes. 

College Corps Email: collegecorps@sbccd.edu

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

Program Coordinator: Krista Ornelas-Mora

Phone: 909-387-4006

 

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Program Application for Fellows

The 2025-2026 College Corps application has closed, but interested in potentially joining next year? Fill out the interest form below and we'll contact you when next year's application window opens. 

    Interest Form

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Community Host Partner Resources