2026-03927NoticeWallet

AmeriCorps Partners with SSA for SSN Citizenship Verification

Published Date: 2/27/2026

Notice

Summary

AmeriCorps is teaming up with the Social Security Administration to double-check Social Security numbers and citizenship info for people applying to serve or get education awards. This new program starts April 1, 2026, runs for 18 months, and helps make sure only eligible folks get in. If you have thoughts, speak up by March 30, 2026—this keeps everything fair and square!

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

SSA verification of SSNs and citizenship

Starting April 1, 2026, AmeriCorps will share applicant records with the Social Security Administration to verify Social Security numbers and citizenship for people applying to serve in approved national service positions and those designated to receive national service education awards. The program runs for 18 months from April 1, 2026 and may be extended one time for up to 12 months.

30‑day contest right after a mismatch

If SSA's match does not verify a person's information, AmeriCorps will notify the individual and they will have at least 30 days from the date the notice is mailed or otherwise provided to submit clear and convincing evidence of SSN accuracy, proof of U.S. citizenship, or both. The individual has an opportunity to contest the accuracy of SSA-provided information.

Transferee notice and parental consent rule

When an education award is transferred under section 148(f), AmeriCorps will notify the transferee that their Social Security number is subject to verification and will send a privacy notice; if the transferee is a minor, AmeriCorps will send the notice to the parent or legal guardian and require the transferee, parent, or guardian to sign a privacy certification authorizing verification.

Which personal data will be shared with SSA

AmeriCorps will provide SSA with each applicant's Social Security number, first and last names, and date of birth; SSA will match those data elements against its Master Files and return verification results to AmeriCorps.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Comments Due
Effective Date
2/27/2026
3/30/2026
4/1/2026

Department and Agencies

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Corporation for National and Community Service
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