MyAmeriCorps: How To Guide for Alums What can I do with My AmeriCorps? • My AmeriCorps is a hub for potential AmeriCorps members, current members and AmeriCorps Alums. • Individuals can use My AmeriCorps to create a member profile, search for AmeriCorps opportunities, and manage their education award. Step 1 In order to create a My AmeriCorps profile, please go to my.americorps.gov Registration In order to register for a Member/Alum Account, members will need to provide their Last Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number and a valid email address. All of this information will have to match the information provided to CVN/AEAP. Important Note • The Portal is supported directly by AmeriCorps, not by CVN/AEAP, and staff members are not able to troubleshoot technical issues with the site. • If you receive an error message when you try to register, you must call the help desk number provided on the error screen. Log On Once members have registered, they will receive an email confirmation. When they click on the confirmation link, they will be prompted to create a username and password. Once they have created a username and password, they will be able to log on to MyAmeriCorps! Using My AmeriCorps • When you log on to your My AmeriCorps Account, you will be able to see your term of service dates, the program you served with and the amount of the education award you received. • You will also be able to edit your contact information if necessary. Education Award • Please remember that the education award is not a check or a voucher that is sent directly to you, or automatically to your school/lending institution. • The education award will become available through the portal once the member’s exit has been processed by both CVN/AEAP and CNCS. • In order to use your education award, you will need to access the ‘My Education Award’ link on the left hand side of your My AmeriCorps portal page. • You can use this link to make payments with your education award and to process an interest accrual payment for your loans that were in forbearance during your term. Search for Institutions • On the institution page, you can either select one of the auto-fill options, or type in the relevant information for your lender. Most lenders will already be in the system. • Make sure that you have your loan information readily available, just in case your lender is not already in the system. A bill statement or interest update should have all of the information you need. Taxes • The education award and interest accrual payments are taxed during the year they are used. However, The National Service Trust will only send out a tax form if the member spends a certain amount of the award. • Members can access the 1099 Misc. form for tax purposes through the My AmeriCorps portal. How do I verify my AmeriCorps Service? • Some educational programs and/or employers will require a document verifying that you have completed an AmeriCorps term. • Former AmeriCorps members can access a service letter through the MyAmeriCorps portal that will verify their term of service. Having Trouble? • Click on the ‘Contact MyAmeriCorps’ link in the top right hand corner • Email [email protected] • Call 1-800-942-2677