College Support and Retention Initiative

College Support and Retention Initiative (CSRI) AmeriCorps Program is a statewide project providing direct service to youth and families. The focus of CSRI is to increase the on-time high school graduation, post-secondary enrollment, and career exploration options across Arizona. Members assist with FAFSA completion, scholarship searches, classroom support, peer assistance, college applications, test preparation, 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, youth development and college access are accepted on a rolling basis. Members receive training on college access from The Arizona College Access Network (AzCAN) and Northern Arizona University (NAU).

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!