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National Service Programs and Benefits

Participation in National Senior Service Corps programs and AmeriCorps VISTA should not affect benefits.

** If a program participant loses or is told that they will lose their federal aid, contact the General Counsel at CNCS at 202-606-5000 x312 (voice), 202-565-2799 (TDD) or eo@cns.gov.

Participation in AmeriCorps/NCCC and AmeriCorps State and National programs may affect benefits.

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