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AMERICORPS VISTA
This volunteer service program gives its participants a choice
between a sizeable education award or stipend upon completion. The amount of the award received is dependent upon the
time served, ranging from about $1,100 to $5,645. A yearlong
full-time commitment as an AmeriCorps VISTA participant
can earn the equivalent of the federal Pell Grant award, which
is currently $5,645, or a $1,500 stipend. The award can be used
to pay back student loans or cover current education expenses.
Certain colleges or universities will even match the AmeriCorps Education Award, which means double the money!
www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps
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TUITION WAIVERS
Academic Common Market (ACM) is the tuition waiver
program for 16 states across the South. This program allows
students to pursue out-of-state degrees at discounted rates
through an agreement made among participating colleges
and universities. Other types of waivers offered by some colleges and universities include waivers for room and a meal
plan for resident assistants as well as tuition stipends for lab
assistants. www.sreb.org
STUDENT PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM
In some cities, students willing to work in public safety can earn cash
and tuition credit. In Auburn, students willing to work as Public
Safety Specialists (assisting the police), Public Safety Communicators
(performing E911 dispatcher duties) or in the Student Firefighter Program are paid for the hours they work and are eligible for paid tuition
if they maintain a 2.5 GPA. www.auburnalabama.org/ps
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TO PAY FOR COLLEGE
Look beyond traditional grants and
scholarships, and check out these
opportunities for cutting back on
college costs without cutting back on
education. This list is just a sampling
of the unique and promising ways to
pay for college.
After serving with this group in underserved, low-income areas
for two years full time or four years part time, participants are
eligible to receive up to $60,000 as a tax-free loan repayment.
nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
There are several internships available through th