City Year is committed to assisting corps members prepare for life after their service year. Whether you are seeking employment or applying to college, graduate school, a second year with City Year or another service program, we will provide guidance and resources to help you throughout the process.
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
Our alumni can apply the $5,350 AmeriCorps Education Award toward a college degree, graduate school, or existing or future qualified student loans.
Dozens of colleges and universities across the country augment the AmeriCorps Education Award in some way, including waived registration fees, course credits or service scholarships.
Learn more about colleges and universities that augment or match the AmeriCorps Education Award.
give a year Partnerships
The rich perspective City Year alumni bring to their educational experience is valued by graduate and undergraduate schools across the country. Our give a year Partners are colleges and universities who provide at least 25% scholarships to City Year alumni.
Learn more about our give a year Partnerships.
Higher Education Partnerships
Our Higher Education Partners are colleges and universities who provide benefits to City Year alumni to make education more affordable. These include waiving application fees, awarding scholarships and matching or augmenting the AmeriCorps Education Award.
Learn more about our Higher Education Partnerships.
Service Opportunities – Peace Corps
A year of service with City Year strengthens a Peace Corps applicant’s competitiveness and chances for being selected for Peace Corps service in education and youth development.
Learn more about the City Year and Peace Corps Partnership or visit www.peacecorps.gov.
Service Opportunities – City Year
After your year of service with City Year, you can serve a second year and continue to help students and schools succeed as a senior corps member or as a staff member.
Learn more about available City Year senior corps and staff positions around the country.