Full Title: Number of AmeriCorps members who have their high school diploma or equivalent but have not completed a college degree prior to their term of service.
Definition of Key Terms
This measure is a count of individuals who are entered into the Corporation’s National Service Trust database, who complete their term of service, earn an education award, or leave service due to compelling circumstances (see 45 CFR §2522.200). Individuals who are not enrolled in the trust, or who are dismissed, will not be counted.
College, as defined for this performance measure, refers to any postsecondary higher education institution. Therefore, it includes colleges, universities, and technical and vocational schools (definition of college per US Census).
How to Calculate Measure/Collect Data
Program will have to wait until end of term of service to determine if the member should be counted here. Would only be counted if member meets the count of individuals as define above.
Either CNCS will collect through member portal or program will collect at start of term of service.
Have you obtained your GED/diploma?
Yes
No
Not sure. Explain. _____________________________________
Have you completed a college degree?
Yes
No
Not sure. Explain. _____________________________________