#CaliforniansForAll College Corps

• Engage college students in meaningful service opportunities that build leadership skills and civic responsibility.
• Help students from diverse backgrounds graduate college on time and with less debt. AB-540 students are encouraged to apply.
• Support the work of community-based organizations focused on K-12 education, food insecurity, climate action, and community wellness.

• Passion for working in partnership with communities to make positive impacts.
• Flexibility to work in different areas and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Growth mindset and eagerness to try new things.
• Interest in connecting with and learning from other students and partners across the state.
• Willingness to be an ambassador for the Fellowship on campus and beyond.
• Ability to commit to serving 450 hours over the course of the entire academic year – averaging 15-20 hours per week.

• Earn up to $7,000 in a living stipend, paid monthly during the academic year, plus a $3,000 Education Award after completing 450 total service hours.
• Gain real-world experience and skills while making a positive community impact and gaining career experience.
• Get access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities.
• Connect with a network of College Corps Fellows working toward a common purpose to better our communities across the state.

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be enrolled as a full-time student at Riverside City College over the course of the academic year (August – June)
• Maintain good academic standing
• Current U.S. citizen, U.S. National or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States (copy of U.S birth certificate, passport, or Legal Permanent Resident Card), or AB 540 Dreamer
• Submit FAFSA or California Dream Act Application for 2026 - 27 by June 1, 2026
• Complete a National Service Criminal History Check and Live Scan, upon selection, at the expense of the program

Students must meet one (1) of the following:

• Qualifies for a Federal Pell Grant
• Qualifies for State Cal Grant
• Is an AB-540 CA Dream Act Student
• Is a Cal Grant A or B recipient
• Student needs to work part-time and/or borrow student loans

• Commit to a total of 450 service hours during the 2026 – 27 academic year (August – June), 15-20 hours per week.
• Complete weekly in-person service hours with approved local nonprofit organizations, food banks/pantries, climate action organizations, or K-12 school programs. Placement sites will be organized and assigned by the program based on students’ availability, interests, and organizational needs.
• Participate in pre-program meetings and in-person orientation (July and August 2026).
• Actively participate in trainings and cohort meetings including:
  • Weekly cohort meetings
  • Once a month Friday training session
  • Once a semester Adopt-A-Park clean up event
  • Two full-day offsite Saturday conferences per semester
  • Other service initiatives and regional events as assigned

• $7,000 Living Stipend (provided in monthly installments as part of fellow’s financial aid package*)
• $3,000 Education Award (upon successful completion of the program)

*Each student’s financial aid package is different. Please contact Financial Aid to discuss how this award may impact your financial aid package.