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The fellowship has three main goals:

• Engage college students in meaningful service opportunities that build leadership skills and civic responsibility.
• Promote academic success and economic well being with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Support the work of community-based organizations focused on key local priorities: K-12 Education, Food Insecurity, Environmental Stewarding.

Students who complete all fellowship requirements (450 program hours) will receive the following benefits:

• Up to $10,000 combined in a living allowance (monthly) and education award (at the end of the year);
• Real-world experience and skills to add to their resumes;
• Training, networking, and professional development opportunities; 
• Pride and accomplishment in working toward a common purpose alongside young leaders from across the state;
• Potential academic credit (Students not already enrolled in an eligible course can enroll in the General Studies 498 internship course.)

General Eligibility:

• Students must be enrolled full time as undergraduate students at ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay
• Good Academic Standing
• U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident OR AB 540 CA Dream Act Student

Financial Eligibility:

1. Students who receive financial aid (state or federal):  College Corps compensation will be considered as part of your financial aid package.
   • Federal Eligible Students - Federal Application for Student Financial Aid for Year of Enrollment (FAFSA) 
   • 🦋AB 540 Eligible Students - California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for year of enrollment academic; active recipient of Cal Grant B Award for year of enrollment OR an active recipient of a Cal Grant A Award who is also Cal Grant B eligible. 

*Final Financial student eligibility will be determined after financial aid awards have been confirmed by the Office of Financial Aid in July/August. The College Corps program may help offset student loans by replacing or reducing the amount a student needs to borrow. The Office of Financial Aid will work with students to determine the best option. Students with questions about financial aid or CADAA status or process should contact the Office of Financial Aid at ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay. / financial aid/index.html  

2. Students who do not receive state or federal financial aid: Are still eligible for the College Corps program. (Applies to U.S. Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents only. AB 540 students must be recipients of Cal Grants A or B.)

College Corps Application Process

Our 2025-2026 College Corps Interest Form is now open! Please follow the steps below so we can secure your spot today, spaces are limited!

🦋AB-540 are welcome to apply!🦋

1. Complete the Interest Form
   Start by filling out our interest form to let us know you’re interested in the program.

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2. Join an Info Session
   After you submit the form, our team will contact you and invite you to attend an information session. This is where you’ll learn more about the program and ask questions.

3. Submit the Official Application
   Students who attend the info session will receive the official program application.

4. Program Interview
   Once your application is reviewed, we’ll follow up to schedule a program interview.

5. Selection & Early Onboarding
   Eligible candidates will be selected and invited to begin early onboarding to prepare for the program.