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Careers & Education Opportunities

City Year is committed to assisting all corps members in preparing for their life after City Year. Whether you are applying to college, vocational school, or graduate school, or are seeking employment, City Year will provide guidance and resources to help you throughout the process.

Photo by John Gillooly/PEIInstitutions that Match the Education Award

You 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 educational award.

give a year Partnerships

City Year and Bentley University have joined forces to develop a breakthrough give a year partnership to integrate the pivotal leadership opportunities of service and higher education.

Learn more about our give a year Partnerships.

Graduate School Partnerships

The rich and valuable perspective City Year alumni bring to their educational experience is valued by graduate schools across the country. Several graduate schools have signed on as partners with City Year, and provide scholarships to help make graduate school more affordable to City Year alumni.

Learn more about our Graduate School Partnerships.

 
 
Photos by Jennifer Cogswell, Andy Dean, John Gillooly/PEI, Kevin Jenkins, Jim Harrison and Todd Shapera.