Students in Service (SIS) - Student Financial Services

Students in Service (SIS) is a part-time AmeriCorps program that offers education vouchers to college students who serve their community.

As an AmeriCorps member you will set an example of caring and community spirit that America needs.

Goals of the Students in Service program:

To increase the number of college student volunteers and service learners
To help disadvantaged youth succeed and advance along the academic continuum
To develop members' and students' civic skills, attitudes, and habits
To improve members' and students' workforce skills
To engage Veterans (college students at participating colleges) in serving their local communities
To build organizational capacity at non-profit, government, and educational institutions

Term of Service

Students who complete 300 hours during the calendar year will receive a voucher worth $1,132.00 that can be used to pay tuition or repay eligible student loans

What activities qualify?

Academic and co-curricular service-learning
Non-paid academic internships and practicums with a service-focus
Community service in the areas of education, public safety, environmental initiatives, community development, and human services
Federal or State-funded Community Service work study positions (the only eligible paid positions)
Student Teachers at Title 1 institutions
Most volunteer work, including tutoring, mentoring, environmental initiatives, volunteer recruitment, etc.

For more information on the program please see the Students in Service website and contact AUNE AmeriCorps Coordinator Ellen Keech, 603.283.2130.