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Employment & trainingProgramNationwide

U.S. Department of Labor

Job Corps

Free vocational training and residential education for low-income youth.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Create MyJobCorps request, complete tasks, agreements and documents. Interview with admissions and pass background checks; After acceptance, campus, trip and start date are agreed upon.

Application · official site

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

Federal/National

What it offers

Training, housing, meals, basic medical care and maintenance allowance at no cost.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Generally 16–24 years; low income, citizenship/residency or other eligible status, and background requirements. Admissions evaluates the case.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Identity, age and income; admissions may request additional documents

Renewal information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Contact information

800-733-5627 · TTY 877-889-5627.

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

Review of official sources. The dates correspond to the published cycle; The concession depends on the provider.

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  • Confirm space, individual requirements and start date with admissions.
Verification status
Partially reviewed
Last verification
Not confirmed
Added to this catalog
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
BTL-0533

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