2 parter...1) I have an americorps education award thats around $4200. Should I use it to take some courses, or pay back student loans? I'm jobless, back at home, deciding between working and saving money, or taking prereqs for grad schools. 2) Going crazy and want OUT of home asap...job or school? [more inside]
posted by shinyshiny on Jul 21, 2009 - 7 answers

Is is possible to live in NYC on a $1000 a month living stipend without incuring lots of debt? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 18, 2009 - 34 answers

How do I best utilize my Non-Competitive Eligibility from AmeriCorps to secure a job in the Federal government? [more inside]
posted by Skwirl on Mar 16, 2009 - 4 answers

DC Masters in Journalism/volunteer work with students: Am I missing anything? [more inside]
posted by ginagina on Oct 21, 2008 - 4 answers

LoanForgiveness Filter: I just completed my first year with AmeriCorps and come to find out that the student loan forgiveness benefit doesn't apply to my Plus loan. So, can I take out a student loan for my brother and use the AmeriCorps benefit on that? [more inside]
posted by karyotypical on Sep 2, 2008 - 5 answers

How can I make volunteering/charity fun or interesting for college students? [more inside]
posted by nuclear_soup on Aug 20, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm thinking about applying for an AmeriCorps job with serious reservations. [more inside]
posted by macrowave on Jul 8, 2008 - 14 answers

I have been working for a non-profit in New York City for the past year. It is a great program, using education as an anti-poverty tool. There have been money and organizational problems since I began working here, but now it seems as though everything is falling apart. I need advice. [more inside]
posted by amileighs on Jun 19, 2007 - 9 answers

Are National Service Organizations (AmeriCorps, VISTA, and NCCC) all they're cracked up to be? [more inside]
posted by Smarson on Mar 28, 2006 - 11 answers