Question 1

What are the benefits of serving in AmeriCorps?

Accepted Answer

Living Stipend: While serving in AmeriCorps, members earn a modest living allowance and are eligible to place their qualified student loans into forbearance during their service term. Full-time members are eligible for health and child care benefits (must qualify for child care benefits).

Education Award: In exchange for a successful term of service, AmeriCorps members earn an Education Award that helps to pay for college or pay back student loans.

Professional Experience & Career Development: AmeriCorps is a pathway to economic opportunity that provides members with valuable skills such as skills of leadership and problem-solving that employers are looking for.

Question 2

Are there eligibility requirements?

Accepted Answer

To be eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps member, an individual must:
 • Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. national or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States (individuals who are in the United States under a student, work or tourist visa are not eligible to become an AmeriCorps member);
 • Be at least 17 years old (there is no upper age limit);
 • Possess high school diploma or GED or agree in writing to obtain one while serving.

Question 3

How long are the service assignments?

Accepted Answer

A typical term of service can last from just a few months for a minimum time term or up to a year for a full-time member, depending upon your project. 
The majority of programs offer full and half-time opportunities:
 • Full-Time Members: must complete at least 1,700 hours within a 12-month period.
 • Half-Time Members: must complete at least 900 hours within a 9- to 12- month period.

Question 4

How many terms of service may a member serve?

Accepted Answer

Members can serve a maximum of four (4) terms

Question 5

How many education awards can a member earn?

Accepted Answer

A member may earn the value of up to two (2) full-time education awards

Question 6

How can I donate to Oklahoma AmeriCorps?

Accepted Answer

Support Oklahoma AmeriCorps with your gift (big, bold letters). Mail checks to:

Oklahoma AmeriCorps
730 West Wilshire, Suite 101
Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Please put a message in the memo line if your gift is for a specific initiative.

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