2026-2027 College Corps Fellows

The SJSU Center for Community Learning and Leadership is now hiring for the CaliforniansForAll College Corps. Join a fun and creative team of fellow students to serve with local after school programs and non-profit organizations. Fellows design engaging activities and provide literacy enrichment for K-3rd graders. No experience necessary, training is provided. 

The CaliforniansForAll College Corps is a historic state level investment in service that aims to reduce college debt and support students who serve the community for an academic year. SJSU undergraduate students who complete 450 hours of service through the College Corps receive up to $10,000 to help pay for college.

If you have questions, please email joanna.solis@sjsu.edu.

Term of Service

• August 2026 - May 2027
• Must be available between 2-5pm on multiple weekdays
• Must be available on Fridays from 9am-12pm for training

Service Locations

• Service predominantly takes place within 10 miles of campus

Duties

• Serve in after school programs
• Provide literacy enrichment within after school programs
• Develop enrichment activities with a team
• Participate in trainings, team meetings, service projects, and weekly seminars
• Attend statewide cohort initiatives

Eligibility

• At least 18 years old
• An SJSU undergraduate student with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above who will be enrolled full time during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
• Complete and pass a background checks upon hire
• COVID vaccination with booster and clear TB test before service

Benefits 

• $7,000 provided in monthly installments
• $3,000 Education Award (upon completion of the program year)
• Priority registration to be able to serve on weekday afternoons
• Professional experience and skills
• Connections with Fellows across the state in-person regional events
• A sense of pride and accomplishment in working toward a common purpose alongside Fellows across the state 

Application for the 2026-27 Cohort

tinyurl.com/SJSUCollegeCorpsApplication

26-27 College Corps Paper Application [pdf]

Program Timeline

Info Sessions