College Support and Retention Initiative

College Support and Retention Initiative (CSRI) AmeriCorps program is a statewide project providing direct service to post-secondary students. The majority of our members serve as supplemental instructors for challenging classes at NAU, facilitating a series of weekly review sessions. This intervention increases student retention and on-time graduation. Other members assist with college access like FAFSA completion, scholarship searches, and more! 

What Are The Benefits?

As a CSRI AmeriCorps member you will receive:

• A 3-12 month opportunity to serve with us, full or part time
• A bi-weekly living stipend
• A Segal Education Award upon completion of your service term
• Student Loan Forbearance & interest repayment  for qualifying federal student loans
• Optional health coverage & childcare assistance (for Full-time positions)
• Professional development funds

Where Can You Volunteer?

College Support and Retention Initiative AmeriCorps members currently serve in the following counties:

• Coconino County
• Maricopa County

Applications for members with an interest in education, college access, and post-secondary student support are accepted on a rolling basis.

Partner site applications are accepted on a rolling basis. CSRI offers a variety of positions types including: full time (1700 hours), reduced full time (1200 hours), half-time (900 hours) and quarter time (450 hours), to meet partner needs. Hosting an AmeriCorps member is a rewarding way to invest in the future workforce, expand your organization’s services and address community needs.

If you’re interested in serving in the program or hosting an AmeriCorps member in a county not listed here, please contact our office at 1-866-856-3017.

Eligibility for Service

All AmeriCorps volunteers are required to:

• Be 17 years or older (no upper age limit)
• Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent, Resident Alien
• Pass a fingerprint-based background check

What Are Your Next Steps?

If you’d like to join our College Support and Retention Initiative AmeriCorps team please contact us to work with one of our program coordinators to discuss the program further!