Getting the Most Out of Your Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
Find the answers to your questions in this tutorial.
When you complete your service you'll receive your well-deserved Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. It's important that you know how to get the most out of this benefit.
Why take this tutorial?
- Learn strategies to keep from losing money when you use your award, whether for school or to repay loans
- Learn how to get a better financial aid package than if you had not served
Whatever your plans are (and even if you don't have plans yet), this tutorial has something for you.
What you'll find in this tutorial:
- Education award basics: The nuts and bolts of what all present and future Education Award holders need to know, including the history of the award.
- Going to college: What national service participants need to know about student financial aid.
- A cautionary tale: How Marvin spent more for college than he should have (after serving two full years)! This fictional scenario shows what happens when everything goes wrong.
- Alternative uses of the education award: Lukewarm on the idea of enrolling in a college or university degree program? Here are some other options.
- Repaying student loans: The way you repay your student loans can affect your bottom line. Learn strategies for getting the most out of your education award when paying down your loan balance.
- Taxes: The education award is taxed, but there are considerations that can brighten your outlook.
- Online resources: Learn more at these locations.
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