tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4992562898631175728.post6059049373301933311..comments2023-11-13T03:11:45.879-08:00Comments on Lamero: Volunteerism Can Not Only Help You Get Into College But Can Help You Reduce or Eliminate DebtsGharlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15857717175842916234noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4992562898631175728.post-23188581444628217582007-12-11T06:52:00.000-08:002007-12-11T06:52:00.000-08:00Dear Blogger:There are a quite a few untrue statem...Dear Blogger:<BR/><BR/>There are a quite a few untrue statements made about the Peace Corps that I would like to clarify. <BR/><BR/>1. The Peace Corps is not a military organization, nor does it have any relationship to the US military.<BR/><BR/>2. Peace Corps Volunteers serve a two year commitment in one of over 70 countries around the world. Fifteen percent of Perkins loans can be cancelled upon the completion of each 365 days of service during your first two years of service. Therefore, after two years of service, thirty percent of a Perkins loan would be cancelled. <BR/><BR/>3. Peace Corps Volunteers do not have a "life stipend" as you metioned on your blog, but they are give a living stipend while serving in their host country. <BR/><BR/>4. Peace Corps has established partnerships with colleges and universities across the United States that offer academic credit and financial incentives to Volunteers during or after Peace Corps service.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13802345689998211514noreply@blogger.com