FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 21, 2026
MEDIA CONTACT: Karie Portillo, Karie.Portillo@cv.ca.gov, (916) 584-1705
College Corps Program Expands to New University and College Campuses
GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday announces the expansion of #CaliforniansForAll College Corps to 54 college campuses statewide with 4,000 students serving each year for the next three years.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — GO-Serve Director and California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday today announced the expansion of #CaliforniansForAll College Corps to additional college and university campuses throughout California bringing the total number of participating schools to 54 and the total number of students serving annually to over 4,000.
“Since we swore in the first class of College Corps fellows four years ago, thousands of young Californians have stepped up to serve their communities and build valuable skills while earning money to pay for college,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “We are incredibly proud to welcome these new campuses into the College Corps family and expand this opportunity to even more students and communities. This growth is a testament to what is possible when we invest in young people and give them the opportunity to lead through service. We can’t wait to see what this next generation of College Corps fellows will accomplish.”
Administered by California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, College Corps is a governor initiative engaging college students in meaningful service while helping them graduate on time and with less debt. Since launching in 2022, more than 10,000 College Corps fellows have served over five million hours in communities throughout the state.
“College Corps shows what’s possible when we invest in students and communities at the same time,” said GO-Serve Director and Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday. “These campuses are building the next generation of civic leaders while meeting urgent local needs across the state. College Corps brings schools, students and partner organizations together to make a meaningful difference in communities.”
College Corps fellows serve with community organizations and public agencies to address local priorities such as tutoring and mentoring students, feeding the hungry and taking climate action. Fellows can earn up to $10,000 with a living allowance and an education award, helping reduce reliance on student loans while building leadership and workforce skills.
UC Santa Barbara, Bakersfield College, CSU Northridge, Hartnell College, Long Beach City College, Monterey Peninsula College and Saddleback College are among the new campuses welcomed into the program. They join 45 campuses already offering College Corps to their students.
The new schools received three-year grant awards to implement College Corps from 2026 through 2029. This includes fully funded service opportunities for full-time students, education award-only positions for part-time and full-time students and opportunities for AB 540–eligible California Dream Act students.
Additionally, Pasadena City College and West Los Angeles College received a one-year grant for LA Wildfire Recovery. Fellows will dedicate their service to communities impacted by the recent Los Angeles wildfires, including Pasadena and the Pacific Palisades.
Participating colleges and universities play a central role in the program by recruiting and supporting fellows, cultivating community partnerships and ensuring high-quality service experiences connecting academic learning with real-world impact.
For more information about College Corps, visit CACollegeCorps.com.
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About California Volunteers, Office of the Governor
California Volunteers, under GO-Serve, empowers Californians to take action to improve their communities. California Volunteers is the state office tasked with recruiting Californians to engage in public service.
