Californians for All - College Corps

Stanislaus State is excited to have been selected as a participating campus in the Californians for All College Corps! College Corps provides 100 Undergraduate Stanislaus State students (and 6,000 statewide) opportunities to support and learn from organizations and programs on and off-campus in four priority areas: K-12 Education, Climate Action, Food Insecurity, and Health and Housing Disparities.

Applications for Cohort 4 (Academic year 2025-2026) are open!

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Informational Sessions:

Join Stan State's College Corps in an open informational session open to Stan State staff, faculty, and students about our program and how to apply for the upcoming Cohort! Be prepared to take notes, ask questions, and contribute to the good vibes.

For future partners, please reach out to our College Corps inbox (collegecorps@csustan.edu) or call us at 209-667-3005!

Date Time Location
Wednesday, January 29th 10:00AM to 11:00AM Zoom
Thursday, February 6th 2:00PM to 3:00PM MSR360
Wednesday, February 19th 1:00PM to 2:00PM Zoom
Monday, March 3rd 11:00AM to 12:00PM MSR360
Friday, March 21st 12:00PM to 1:00PM Zoom
Tuesday, April 8th 3:00PM to 4:00PM Zoom

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Program Goals

This initiative has three core goals:

Goal 1: Engage college students in meaningful service opportunities that build leadership skills and civic responsibility.

Goal 2: Help students from diverse backgrounds graduate college on time and with less debt.

Goal 3: Support the work of community-based organizations focused on key local priorities.

Program Information

  • Passion for working in partnership with communities to make positive change;
  • 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.

Fellows will work with K-12 schools, food banks/pantries, or climate action organizations to build healthier and more equitable communities across California. Projects range from working in community gardens,  helping people settle in California, mentoring high school students, and working in food pantries.

  • A living allowance paid (monthly) throughout the service term, plus an Education Award paid upon completion of 450 service hours. Total financial benefit up to $10,000.
  • Academic credit (1-unit seminar - MDIS 3010: Seminar in Community Learning in the Fall Semester)
  • Real-world job experience and skills to add to your resume
  • Access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities
  • Connections with Fellows across the state via a virtual community platform and in-person regional events
  • A sense of pride and accomplishment in working toward a common purpose alongside young leaders from across the state

College Corps at Stanislaus offers service positions with local nonprofits and municipal agencies within our campus or in the Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.

Eligibility

In order to participate, students must meet all of the following minimum eligibility criteria:

  • Have a high school diploma or its equivalent (i.e., GED) by the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year
  • Enrolled full-time (12 units) undergraduate student attending Stanislaus State.
  • Currently, be in good academic standing and remain so throughout the academic year.
  • Commit to actively participate in the program and to maintain full-time enrollment status for the entire academic year (August 2025-May 2026)
  • Not planning to participate in a semester off-campus (Study Abroad) during the upcoming academic year.
     

In order to participate, students must meet at least one (1) of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Qualifies for a Federal Pell Grant.
  • Qualifies for a State Cal Grant or Middle-Class Scholarship.
  • Needs to work at least part-time and/or borrow student loans to meet their educational costs.
  • Is AB-540 Eligible.
    • Must have a completed & submitted California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
    • Must be an active recipient of a Cal Grant B Award for the 2025-2026 academic year OR be an active recipient of a Cal Grant A Award who is also Cal Grant B eligible.
    • NOTE: A limited number of spots will be reserved for students not qualifying for Cal Grant B or A eligibility.

Campus Involvement

We want to make sure our Fellows are engaged in campus life, so we've partnered with various departments within Stanislaus State University to provide additional training opportunities through events and workshops! Here are some of the departments that we encourage Fellows to participate in:

Updated: January 22, 2025