America Reads & America Counts - Work Study

A work-study job opportunity paying $9.00/hour!

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 $1152 (see details below; if you do not qualify, check out the 3-credit Service Learning Internship opportunities)
• Both graduate & undergraduate students are eligible
• No experience necessary — training provided
• Transportation from Tempe campus available
• Flexible scheduling — afternoon shifts available

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.

America Reads / America Counts tutors are committed to meeting the challenge to have all children reading well and independently by the end of third grade and working at grade-level in math.

The program aims to:

• Spark children’s excitement in reading and math
• Improve children’s literacy and math skills
• Provide greater access to books and opportunities for reading with an adult

America Reads / America Counts programs run throughout the Phoenix Metro Area and are staffed by over 130 ASU-student tutors.

Earn money… Get involved… Make a difference!

How to Apply

1. Verify that you have been awarded at least $1152 Federal Work-Study by checking My ASU. You must have a completed Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) on file 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 already 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 $1152 Federal Work-Study funds in order to qualify for an America Reads/Counts position.
    

2. If you DO NOT QUALIFY for Federal Work-Study or if the SHIFTS DON'T FIT YOUR SCHEDULE, you may tutor & mentor children or provide another type of community service, while earning credits, and satisfying the General Studies Cultural Diversity requirement (USL 402) by enrolling in a University Service Learning internship.
    
3. If you DO QUALIFY for work-study, submit the online application form to request an interview.

Questions? Contact Dana Brown (480-965-2259; dana.brown@asu.edu).