Peace Corps is a life-defining experience you will draw upon throughout our life. There are also tangible benefits, including the following Peace Corps provisions:
- A monthly living and housing allowance
- Full medical and dental coverage
- 48 paid vacation days
- Certain public student loans may be eligible for deferment or for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Perkins loans may be eligible for partial cancellation by your lender
- A "readjustment" allowance of $10,000 (pre-tax) upon completion of service
- Language, cross-cultural, and technical training
- Travel to and from country of service
- Unique graduate school opportunities
- Leave for family emergencies
- Transition and job support and social networking after service
- Advantages in federal employment
- No fee to participate
