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Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from current members and volunteers.
I am currently participating in Senior Corps or AmeriCorps and have a question about my benefits. Who should I contact?
Senior Corps volunteers with RSVP, the Foster Grandparent program, or the Senior Companion program should speak directly to their project supervisor. If further assistance is required, contact your Corporation State Office.
For AmeriCorps Education Award questions:
For general questions about the AmeriCorps Education Award and student loan deferment, contact National Service Trust at 1-800-942-2677 or edawardvoucher@cns.gov. Operators are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm EST.
If you have successfully completed your AmeriCorps service, you can view your AmeriCorps Education Award account activity online.
To request a copy of you Education Award voucher or report a change of address, you can e-mail edawardvoucher@cns.gov.
For general information on student financial assistance, you may contact your high school guidance counselor, the financial aid officer at the post-secondary institution you plan to attend, the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243), or consult the U.S. Department of Education website at http://www.ed.gov.
Other Questions About Benefits:
AmeriCorps members should speak directly to their program director. If further assistance is required, contact the State Service Commission.
AmeriCorps*VISTA members should speak directly to their project supervisor. f further assistance is required, contact your Corporation State Office.
AmeriCorps*NCCC members should speak directly to the appropriate campus representative.
I’m interested in ordering national service gear such as T-shirts and sweatshirts. Where do I place my order?
Visit the National Service Catalog where you can purchase identity items online or download an order form.
How do I sign up to receive newsletters and other updates about national and community service?
For a listing of the newsletters produced by the Corporation for National and Community Service visit our Newsroom. Click on the newsletter that interests you to learn how to subscribe.
Where can I find training and technical assistance information?
The Resource Center is the Corporation’s online stop for training and technical assistance. Through The Resource Center, you can access training publications, sample forms, funding notices, effective practices, and much more. For a directory of all Corporation training and technical assistance providers, visit the Tools, Training, and Information section of the site.
I’m trying to help recruit volunteers or participants to my program. Where can I order brochures or other promotional materials?
For Senior Corps materials, contact the Corporation State Office in your state.
For AmeriCorps programs, download the AmeriCorps Materials Request Form.
For Learn and Serve America, visit the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse to order brochures, posters, and program videos.
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