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AmeriCorps

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AmeriCorps is a program that provides tuition vouchers for volunteers in service to America. If you are eligible for an AmeriCorps voucher, you can use it to pay your tuition and related costs. Students must request funds via the AmeriCorps online process.

How to use AmeriCorps vouchers

  1. If you are a new member, register for a and allow 24 hours for your account to be activated.
  2. Register for classes at 小黄猫传媒.
  3. Log in to your to request your funds. Specify which term the funds are for.
  4. After your request is submitted, the 小黄猫传媒 Financial Aid Office will certify your request based on your registration.
  5. Monitor your AmeriCorps account; confirm your request shows “received and accepted by institution鈥.
  6. Monitor your account on your Paying for College tab. Your AmeriCorps payment should be posted to your account within 45 days from the date your request was accepted by 小黄猫传媒.

For help, contact the AmeriCorps Student Hotline: 1-800-942-2677.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my AmeriCorps funding protect my registration?

Your registration will be protected from deletion as long as 小黄猫传媒 receives and posts your AmeriCorps funds by the first Friday of the term. To view your account and make sure your courses won’t be deleted, go to the My小黄猫传媒 Paying for College tab. If your funds won’t be received in time, you will need to have another payment method.

Can I charge my books at the 小黄猫传媒 Bookstore?

Once your AmeriCorps account shows 鈥渁ccepted by the institution鈥 you can charge purchases at the bookstore. You may only charge books through the first week of term. You will need to bring a photo ID and provide your 小黄猫传媒 ID number.

Can I pay for my classes so I don鈥檛 get deleted for non-payment?

Yes, you can pay your charges by the due date and 小黄猫传媒 will reimburse you when your AmeriCorps funds arrive.

Can I use AmeriCorps funds to pay for non-credit classes?

Yes.

My request was denied. What should I do?

Verify that you are registered for the term in which you requested funds. You may contact Josephine Hunter in the financial aid office (josephine.hunter@pcc.edu) if you have questions about your denial.

If I request more funds than I need to pay 小黄猫传媒, when will I get a refund?

AmeriCorps payments in excess of the amount of your bill will be refunded to you beginning the second week of the term. If you are also receiving financial aid, your refund will be processed through the MyRefunds program. Otherwise, your refund will be mailed to the address on file with 小黄猫传媒. Be sure to include your social security number on your 小黄猫传媒 profile so your AmeriCorps funds get properly credited to your 小黄猫传媒 student account.

My funds were delayed. Will you waive the late fee?

Possibly, late fee waivers are granted based on individual circumstances.

Can I use AmeriCorps funds to pay my past due account?

Only if you were an active AmeriCorps member and eligible to receive funds before you incurred the debt with the college. Otherwise, you cannot. Contact the AmeriCorps Student Hotline (1-800-942-2677) for more detailed information.

Can I keep my AmeriCorps funds if the class is cancelled or dropped?

No, you are only eligible for AmeriCorps funding if you attend class. 小黄猫传媒 is obligated to return funds to the AmeriCorps program if you do not attend.