#CaliforniansForAll College Corps is a statewide service and career development program that provides students with financial support and professional experience. Fellows are paired with local non-profits that focus on pressing issues in Los Angeles while also learning key skills that will advance their own academic and career success.
We invite students to make community service a core part of their college experience.
- A living allowance paid monthly throughout service term, plus an Education Award paid upon completion of 450 service hours. Total financial benefit up to $10,000.
- 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
Fellows will serve for at least 450 service hours (about 15 hours per week) through the duration of the program year, starting in August 2025 and ending in May 2026, at local non-profit organizations to support communities across California.
Fellows will also participate in regularly scheduled development workshops, including a combination of mentorship and coaching, skill-building workshops, and peer learning and exchange that aim for personal and professional growth.
To participate in College Corps, students must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Full-time, enrolled undergraduate student at a Cal State LA for the entire 2025-2026 academic year
- Ability to commit to the program for the full academic year (12-15 hours per week)
- Must be a US Citizen, US National, legal permanent resident, or AB 540 CA Dream Act student
Financial Need: Students selected to join the Fellowship must meet at least one (1) of the following priority criteria for the 2025-26 academic year:
- Qualifies for a Federal Pell Grant
- Qualifies for a State Cal Grant or Middle-Class Scholarship
- Need 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 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
If you haven't already done so and are considering applying to serve as a College Corps fellow, please ensure that you complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act application before the FAFSA/CADAA deadline of June 30, 2025.
We are looking for fellows that express:
- 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.
The application for the 2025-2026 College Corps Program at Cal State LA is now open! Interested students must submit their application by May 31, 2025.
We encourage all eligible students to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to serve their community while gaining valuable experience by clicking the link below.
Become a Community Host Partner
Are you affiliated with a local nonprofit organization or government agency that is interested in partnering with us to support the next generation of community leaders? College Corps Fellows dedicate 450 hours of service over the academic year to support organizations in meaningful ways. By becoming a Community Host Partner, you gain passionate, service-driven students who can contribute to your mission while developing valuable skills in the field. If you would like to explore a future collaboration, please fill out an Interest Form below.
Community Host Partners will ultimately be selected based on alignment with program design and priorities, as well as our capacity to onboard new partners.
Contact
For all inquiries about College Corps at Cal State LA, please email [email protected].
You can also contact us on Instagram @CalStateLACollegeCorps
For inquiries about the statewide #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Program visit: https://www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov/californiansforall-college-corps.