11/15/2005
Oklahoma Money Matters Expanding AmeriCorps Program

Oklahoma Money Matters (OKMM), the financial literacy initiative of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and OGSLP, is currently accepting Site Applications for the AmeriCorps Education Award Program, OKMM-EAP. New field sites will begin operation in the 2006 grant year.

OKMM-EAP is offered through a federal partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service. OKMM AmeriCorps members are placed in host sites across the state to teach personal finance, consumer credit, and financial aid workshops in local communities, among other related activities. For 300 hours of service in a one-year contract, OKMM-EAP members can earn a $1,000 Education Award to pay college expenses. Currently, there are 13 OKMM-EAP field sites from Altus to Miami, including community colleges, universities, tribal governance, and public service organizations.

By serving as an OKMM-EAP field site, participating organizations can provide students an opportunity to earn money for current and future college expenses; activate a volunteer workforce to meet financial literacy goals and increase service capacity; and incentivize community service to support existing or planned service-learning and outreach efforts. Field sites operate under the leadership of a Site Supervisor, an employee of the site who facilitates direct, meaningful service opportunities for OKMM-EAP members.

For additional information about OKMM-EAP and the site application process, contact Jack Hedrick at 405.234.4253 or 800.970.OKMM or email at jhedrick@ogslp.org.

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