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TMA Fairmont State University: Pathways to Success

Fairmont State University, through its Civics Institute, is launching a three-year AmeriCorps VISTA project to address barriers to post-secondary education and financial literacy among low-income high school students in West Virginia. The initiative aims to design and implement a sustainable, replicable model that increases college access and financial literacy, promoting long-term economic mobility for students in underserved communities. By providing students with knowledge and tools to understand college affordability, financial aid, student loans, and career planning, the project aligns with AmeriCorps VISTA’s mission of poverty alleviation through capacity building. The initiative includes a comprehensive, multi-year curriculum and emphasizes community partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and educational innovation to ensure lasting impact. Key goals include empowering students to navigate the college application process, increasing access to financial aid and scholarships, and fostering informed financial decision-making. The project will also focus on building financial literacy skills to support economic mobility and reduce poverty. West Virginia continues to face challenges in educational attainment and financial stability. Only 24.1% of residents aged 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree, compared to 35% nationally (U.S. Census Bureau, 2021). Many low-income and rural students lack guidance on navigating higher education and managing finances. This VISTA project directly addresses these gaps by supporting a statewide effort to expand financial literacy and college access. By partnering with schools, community organizations, and higher education institutions, the VISTA member will help build a curriculum and model that can be sustained and scaled beyond the term of service.

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Member Duties : Fairmont State University seeks a motivated individual to serve as a full-time TMA AmeriCorps VISTA for one year. The VISTA will support a statewide initiative to increase college access and financial literacy for low-income high school students in West Virginia. Key duties include developing curriculum materials, engaging partners, coordinating outreach, and planning for long-term sustainability. The member will design lesson plans and online resources, build partnerships with schools and community organizations, develop outreach strategies (newsletters, social media, flyers), and train Fairmont State students as peer mentors. They will also track data, measure impact, and help create a sustainability plan and impact report to support the initiative’s long-term success.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Gym Membership, Meal Plan, Parking , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : None

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development .

Skills : Team Work , Community Organization , General Skills , Computers/Technology .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
TMA Fairmont State University: Pathways to Success

Program Start/End Date
07/17/2025 - 07/16/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	WEST VIRGINIA

Accepting Applications
From 06/01/2025 To 12/31/2025

Contact	Samantha Godbey
105 Hardway Hall
Fairmont WV 26554
304-367-4757

Listing ID	126738


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