AmeriCorps is a service-mission-based organization in which more than 80,000 Americans participate at more than 21,000 locations annually across the United States, including building affordable housing, tutoring/mentoring, teaching and after-school programs, bettering parks and communities, and responding to natural disasters. After completing their terms of service, participants may be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award.
How the Award Works
The AmeriCorps Segal Education Award is a reimbursement — not upfront payment. This means:
- You must pay for your UCLA Extension courses upfront.
- Reimbursement is issued at two points: the midpoint and the end of the enrolled quarter.
- Eligible costs include course fees, required books, materials, and supplies applicable toward the current academic year.
- Parking permits are not covered by the award.
Enrollment Requirement
At least one course in the quarter of enrollment must be credit bearing. You can request a supplemental non-credit course (courses numbered 700–999.99) as an educational expense if a fee to enroll in the course is required, such as a test prep course or one-day seminar/workshop. In other words, your interest may be in the one-day course; however, you must enroll in another course that is unit bearing to be able to use your AmeriCorps Education Award for that quarter.
Getting Started
1. Log in to My AmeriCorps at MyAmeriCorps website
- Create Education Award Payment Request
- Select "UCLA - Extension" as school name
- Enter the school term and your authorized amount
2. Print the Education Award Payment Request.
3. Download and complete the UCLA Extension AmeriCorps Reimbursement form (pdf).
4. When both forms are complete, submit both forms.
For additional AmeriCorps Education Award details, visit our Financial Aid page.