Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in the Cuesta College Corps Fellowship Program!

Please note that there are specific eligibility criteria for the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Fellowship at Cuesta College and a limited number of positions available. We appreciate your time and effort to complete this application!

What We’re Looking For 

• Passion for serving in partnership with the community to make positive change; 
• Flexibility to serve in different areas and adapt to changing circumstances; 
• Growth mindset and eagerness to try new things; 
• Interest in connecting with and learning from other students and partners across the state; 
• Willingness to be an ambassador for the Fellowship on campus and beyond.
• Ability to commit to serving 450 hours over the course of the entire academic year- averaging 10-15 hours per week. 

When You Would Serve

• The Cuesta College Corps Fellowship will go from August 2025 -June 2026

What You’ll Do

Fellows will serve within K-12 Education, Food Insecurity, and Climate Action Organizations to build healthier and more equitable communities across California. They will do this in a variety of ways:

• Running outreach and education programs for climate change organizations
• Serving in local schools and facilitating after-school activities, including athletics and tutoring programs
• Supporting and serving within basic-needs organizations 

What You’ll Gain: Benefits  

• $7,000 living stipend, distributed monthly throughout the service term
• $3,000 Education Award upon completion of 450 service hours 
• A real-world job experience and skills to add to your resume 
• Access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities 
• Connections with Fellows across the state via a virtual community platform and regional events 
• A sense of pride and accomplishment in working toward a common purpose alongside young leaders from across the state. 

Where You’ll Serve 

The Cuesta College Corps Fellowship program offers service positions in local nonprofits and municipal agencies. Some examples of service sites from the previous year: 

• SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters (SLO BBBS)
• Cuesta Food Pantry
• CAPSLO 40 Prado
• Atascadero Unified School District
• San Luis Coastal Unified School District
• El Camino Housing Organization (ECHO)  
• SLO Botanical Garden
• Velvet Noses Horse Ministry
• Marine Mammal Center

Please fill out the following STUDENT APPLICATION to complete our online application. For any questions about applying or eligibility, please email collegecorps@cuesta.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,

The Cuesta College Corps Team
collegecorps@cuesta.edu

Please review the following statements to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria to become a College Corps Fellow.

You will be asked to:

1. Check each box
2. And initial following the check list, certifying that you meet the eligibility criteria for Parts A-C. 

If you have questions about whether you meet all criteria, please contact our team at our email collegecorps@cuesta.edu. There will be an eligibility review prior to students advancing to the next steps of the application process.