Student Opportunities

Make A Difference Day

National Make a Difference Day happens on the fourth Saturday of October. The CCE collaborates with Student Life to lead a Make a Difference day service project each. We also provide other opportunities for our campus to celebrate community building together throughout October.

Fall 2024 Make a Difference Day will be Saturday, October 26th.

Days of Service

Days of Service (DoS) is a monthly initiative that provides community service opportunities for Cal State East Bay students. Students have the opportunity to make a direct impact in Hayward and surrounding communities in collaboration with community partners. Students who participate in a Day of Service have the opportunity to receive an I Serve East Bay t-shirt. Learn more about DoS.

Register here!

Upcoming Get Connected to Service Fair, Spring 2025

Interested in making a difference in the community? Have a passion for a particular community issue? Enrolled in a service learning course? Looking for professional experience?

All of these are a GREAT reason to stop by our Get Connected to Service Fair and meet with community organizations seeking to work with our students!

When: Feb. 4th 2025, 11a-1p

Location: UU MPR

Students and faculty: No registration required!

The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) works to create community engagement experiences that inspire and empower students by connecting them with the University, their studies, and each other, while having a positive impact on the surrounding community.

Pioneers for Change (PFC) student leaders support these efforts by working as peers leaders for CCE programs and activities. The guiding principles of the PFC program are Personal, Professional, and Social Responsibility, which for us means personal accountability, self-motivation, respect for others, motivating others, and a commitment to making a difference within the community.

College Corps is a "serve, learn, and earn" program where students receive a living allowance and education award for 450 hours of community service and professional development training activities. College Corps is funded by a grant from the Governor's Office, California Volunteers https://www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov/

The fellowship has three main goals:

Engage college students in meaningful service opportunities that build leadership skills and civic responsibility.
Promote academic success and economic well being with students from diverse backgrounds.
Support the work of community-based organizations focused on key local priorities: K-12 Education, Food Insecurity, Climate Action.

Students who complete all fellowship requirements (450 program hours) will receive the following benefits:

Up to $10,000 combined in a living allowance (monthly) and education award (at the end of the year);
Real-world experience and skills to add to their resumes;
Training, networking, and professional development opportunities

General Eligibility:

Students must be enrolled full time as undergarduate students at Cal State East Bay
Good Academic Standing
U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident OR AB 540 CA Dream Act Student

Financial Eligibility:

1. Students who receive financial aid (state or federal): College Corps compensation will be considered as part of your financial aid package. Important Notice to Federal, State, and Institutional Financial Aid Recipients

Federal Eligible Students - Federal Application for Student Financial Aid for Year of Enrollment (FAFSA)

AB 540 Eligible Students - California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for year of enrollment academic; active recipient of Cal Grant B Award for year of enrollment OR an active recipient of a Cal Grant A Award who is also Cal Grant B eligible.

*Final Financial student eligibility will be determined after financial aid awards have been confirmed by the Office of Financial Aid in July/August. The College Corps program may help offset student loans by replacing or reducing the amount a student needs to borrow. The Office of Financial Aid will work with students to determine the best option. Students with questions about financial aid or CADAA status or process should contact the Office of Financial Aid at Cal State East Bay. https://www.csueastbay.edu/financialaid/index.html

2. Students who do not receive state or federal financial aid: Are still eligible for the College Corps program. (Applies to U.S. Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents only. AB 540 students must be recipients of Cal Grants A or B.)