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College Corps

2026-2027 Application
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Earn While You Learn!
The College Corps program will help create debt-free pathways to college while engaging students across the state in solving problems in their communities.
2026-27 APPLICATION IS OPEN!
College Corps: Reducing Debt through Community Service | Inside California Education
Hear from Glendale Community College Fellows the benefits of joining the College Corps Program.
Core Goals
The College Corps program led by California Volunteers and the California Office of the Governor has three core goals across the state:
  • To engage college students in meaningful service to build leadership and civic responsibility
  • To promote academic success and economic well-being with students from diverse backgrounds
  • To support the work of community-based organizations in key local priorities, with Glendale Community College focusing on addressing Food Insecurity and lack of Economic Opportunities in the community
Students who are accepted into the College Corps program at Glendale Community College will engage in community-serving opportunities that focus on Food Insecurity and lack of Economic Opportunities areas while receiving financial compensation and other benefits.
 
Why College Corps?

Each student serving as a College Corps Fellow for the academic year receives:

  • An opportunity to create an inclusive and sustainable world by supporting K-12 education and addressing food insecurity in the community
  • A $10,000 fellowship to help pay for college (up to $7,000 living allowance and $3,000 education award)
  • Real-world job experience and resume-building skills
  • Academic credit (to be determined)
  • Access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities
  • A sense of pride and accomplishment in working toward a common purpose alongside young leaders from across the state

Eligibility

Students interested in applying to the GCC's College Corps program should meet the following criteria.

  • Full-time, enrolled undergraduate student at a College Corps partner campus
  • Must be in good academic standing
  • Ability to commit to the program for the full academic year
  • Must be a US Citizen, US National, legal permanent resident or AB 540 Eligible Dreamer

The College Corps program is designed for low-to-moderate income students. Therefore, each student selected to join the program should meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Qualifies for a federal Pell grant
  • Qualifies for a State Cal Grant or Middle Class Scholarship
  • Needs to work part time and/or borrow student loans to meet their educational costs
  • Is an AB-540 eligible Dreamer:
    • Must have a completed and submitted a California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for the academic year
    • Must be an active recipient of a Cal Grant B Award for the academic year
    • Must submit a CA DSIG Application to become eligible for Education Award

In addition, eligible fellows are required to:

  • Complete a National Service Criminal History Check and Live Scan, upon selection
    • Does not apply to AB-540 eligible Dreamer students
  • Commit to the program for the full 450 hours during the academic year

 
 
Community Host Partner (CHP) InformationResources for Site Supervisors
 
 

Contact Daisy Lovo at dlovo@glendale.edu, or submit an interest form. We look forward to hear from you! Visit our "Community Host Partner (CHP) Information" page for more information!

Contact Information

Office Hours

  • Mondays to Fridays - 8:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. (Except Holidays)

Contact Us

Location

  • SM 267 (Next to Cafeteria)
    1500 N. Verdugo Rd. Glendale, CA 91208

GCCD's Commitment to Equal Opportunity  

The District is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, employment, and all access to institutional programs and activities.
The District, and each individual who represents the District, shall provide access to its services, classes, and programs without regard to national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
In addition, a lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District’s Career Education programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Officer & Title IX/Section 504/ADA Title II Coordinator
Brittany Grice, EEO Officer & Title IX/Section 504/ADA Title II Coordinator
bgrice@glendale.edu
Vice President, Human Resources
(818) 240-1000 Ext. 5165