Education award

The AmeriCorps Education Award is taxable in the year it is used. Eligibility is based on completing the entire length of the program. A school is qualified if it is a Title IV institution of higher education.

Student Loan Deferment

You can request that qualified student loans be put into forbearance during your term of service. You can also request to have any accrued interest paid by AmeriCorps at the successful completion of your service term.

Most Federal student loans qualify for mandatory forbearance based on AmeriCorps enrollment. To ensure participation, please verify the policy on forbearance with your individual lending institution(s).