America Reads & America Counts

Earn $9.00/hour and become a mentor and tutor assisting K-8th grade children with reading, math, and other academic skills.

  • Available only to federal work-study students who have been awarded a minimum of $936 per semester (see details below; if you do not qualify, you can earn 3-credits while tutoring/mentoring children or performing other community service by enrolling in a Service Learning course: USL 210 | USL 216 | USL 402 | USL 410)
  • Both graduate & undergraduate students are eligible
  • No experience necessary — training provided
  • Transportation from Tempe campus available
  • Afternoon shifts available, Mon-Fri

America Reads / America Counts is a federal work-study program in which college students work one-on-one with academically at-risk children. The term "at-risk" describes children who live in low-income areas and are more likely to drop out of high school.

America Reads / America Counts tutors work with children in grades K – 8 and create fun, hands-on activities that meet the academic needs of the individual child, as well as assist with homework, reading aloud and journal-writing.

How to Apply

  • Check My ASU and verify you have been awarded at least $936 for federal work-study.
    • You must complete a financial aid application (FAFSA) for the applicable award year.
    • To qualify for federal work-study you must be enrolled at least half-time (2 credits for Summer) at ASU during the semester for which you are applying for work and demonstrate financial need. If you qualify for financial aid, it is likely that you are eligible for federal work-study.
    • If you have a FAFSA on file and have not been awarded federal work-study funds, but think you may be eligible, call the ASU Financial Aid Office (480-965-3355) and ask how to apply for federal work-study.
    • You must be awarded a minimum of $936 federal work-study funds in order to qualify for an America Reads/Counts position.
        
    • Verify that your schedule allows you to work one of the available shifts. You must be available for the specific hours listed, as well as the specific day combinations (MW or TTH or MTWTH): SHIFT OPTIONS: Spring/Fall | Summer
        
    • IF YOU DO NOT QUALIFY for federal work-study or if the shifts don't fit your schedule, you may tutor and mentor children or provide another type of community service while earning 3-credits (General Studies: C & L) by enrolling in a University Service Learning internship course: USL 210 | USL 216 | USL 402 | USL 410.
         
    • IF YOU DO QUALIFY for at least $936 work-study funds and can work at least one of the specific listed shifts (Spring/Fall | Summer), submit the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM to request an interview.

    QUESTIONS? Contact Dana Ramos (480-965-2259) or Rocitsa Doncheva (480-727-6382).