College Forward coaches motivated students to achieve the benefits of higher education and a postsecondary degree. We pair students with near-peer coaches who provide personalized support to guide students from 11th grade through college graduation.
At College Forward, you’ll make the most of your AmeriCorps commitment by:
Seeing students through an entire year of preparation for college or staying in college.
Make a real difference in the lives of each student and family you support.
In exchange for their valuable service, College Forward AmeriCorps members receive the following:
Living stipend.
No-cost medical insurance, and low-cost dental and vision insurance.
Eli Segal Education Award to use to pay off student loan debt or for future tuition.
Generous time off, including federal holidays, Winter Break, and flex time privileges.
Possible eligibility for SNAP (Food stamps).
Student loan forbearance for qualified student loans
Robust professional development, including continuous training, monthly professional development seminars, and opportunities to lead meetings.
Skill development and public service work experience.
College Access Coaches serve high school juniors and seniors by providing support and guidance through the college application process. These coaches work with students one on one and within a classroom environment to ensure students are on track towards accomplishing their academic goals. College Access Coaches lead college prep classes, assist students with submitting financial aid and scholarship applications, and attend college campus visits.
College Success Coaches serve students who have graduated high school and are pursuing a post-secondary degree. These coaches generally work with students one on one and can provide assistance both virtually or in-person to support students through their post-secondary education. College Success Coaches assist students with course registration, financial aid, academic advising, and career development.
Peer Mentor Coaches are current Texas State students who will serve College Forward students who are pursuing a post-secondary degree at Texas State University. This is a part-time position where coaches generally work with students one on one and can provide assistance both virtually or in-person to support students through their post-secondary education. Peer Mentor Coaches assist students with course registration, financial aid, academic advising, and career development.
Summer Bridge Coaches are College Forward students who are currently enrolled in an accredited college and serve their peers by guiding them through the summer transition from our high school Access programs to our post-secondary Success program. Summer Bridge Coaches provide virtual assistance to students with freshman orientation, course registration, financial aid, and connecting students to campus resources.
Applications are now open! We encourage all interested applicants to apply early as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
For questions regarding applications for our next service term, please contact serve@collegeforward.org.
College Forward is a nationally-recognized, near-peer coaching organization that pairs recent college graduates with students to empower them to achieve their postsecondary goals.
College Forward is fueled by committed, creative, and passionate AmeriCorps*Texas members – determined to change the world through education.
