About the National Service Trust
What is it?
The National Service Trust is an account in the U. S. Treasury that pays for education awards. The Trust also pays interest that accrues on qualified student loans for AmeriCorps and VISTA members during terms of service in approved National Service positions. While funds are held within the Trust, they do not earn interest for education award holders. Education awards only count as taxable income after payments have been made from the Trust to schools or lenders.
When should you contact the Trust?
You should contact the Trust to change your address or if you have questions about receiving your Education Award voucher or forbearance paperwork. Your national service program supervisors, as well as the staff of state service commissions and CNCS State Offices can also assist you in working with the Trust.
Contacting the Trust
Contact the National Service Trust toll-free at 1-888-507-5962. Operators are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (EST). For duplicate vouchers and to report a change of address, e-mail edawardvoucher@cns.gov.
