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Indiana Dunes National Park Youth Conservation Corps

U.S. National Park Service — Indiana Dunes National Park

In person Porter, Indiana Deadline not verified

2026 paid YCC conservation work and park habitat stewardship; historic $12/hour, no new cycle confirmed

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Opportunity overview

The basic program facts and participation format.

Opportunity type: Opportunity
Subtype: Youth Conservation Corps
Academic field: Environmental Conservation
Format: In person
Location: Porter, Indiana
Application status: Closed

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Eligibility & access

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Grades eligible: National Park Service Youth Conservation Corps typically ages 15-18; citizenship, school/age and local commute/lodging requirements depend on 2027 park-specific notice
Age requirements: Generally ages 15-18; confirm 2027 park rules
Citizenship: NPS YCC federal youth job eligibility rules; verify citizenship/permanent resident status on park notice
Residency: Must be able to commute to named park unless a 2027 residential option is published; lodging generally not offered
Other requirements: National Park Service Youth Conservation Corps typically ages 15-18; citizenship, school/age and local commute/lodging requirements depend on 2027 park-specific notice

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Application

Deadlines and required materials can change between program cycles.

Application requirements: National Park Service Youth Conservation Corps typically ages 15-18; citizenship, school/age and local commute/lodging requirements depend on 2027 park-specific notice

Real cost breakdown

Missing costs are never treated as $0.

Award amount: Not applicable
Housing: Most NPS YCC day placements do not provide housing; 2027 park exceptions need confirmation
Travel: Daily commute usually required; housing and transport not guaranteed

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Recorded costs and support. Conditional coverage is not an aid award.
Expense	Amount	Coverage	Details
Application fee	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.
Program fee	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.
Housing	Unknown	Unknown	Most NPS YCC day placements do not provide housing; 2027 park exceptions need confirmation
Meals	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.
Travel	Unknown	Unknown	Daily commute usually required; housing and transport not guaranteed
Local transportation	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.
Materials	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.
Required equipment	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.
Other mandatory costs	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.
Deposit	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.

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Application feeRecorded amountProgram feeRecorded amountHousingRecorded amountMealsRecorded amountTravelRecorded amountLocal transportationRecorded amountMaterialsRecorded amountRequired equipmentRecorded amountOther mandatory costsRecorded amountDepositRecorded amountMy confirmed aid awardOnly subtract an award confirmed for these expenses.

Recorded cost subtotal: $0.009 required cost amounts remain unknown. This is not a complete total.Deposit: unknown. Shown separately to avoid counting a credited deposit twice.

Stipends and scholarship prizes are not automatically deducted. Upfront payment timing is not confirmed. Check any additional charges listed above.

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Hello,

I am interested in Indiana Dunes National Park Youth Conservation Corps. Could you confirm the following for the current cycle?

1. What is the required application fee cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
2. What is the required program fee cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
3. What is the required housing cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
4. What is the required meals cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
5. What is the required travel cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
6. What is the required local transportation cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
7. What is the required materials cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
8. What is the required required equipment cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
9. What is the required other mandatory costs cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
10. What is the required deposit cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
11. What must I pay before attending? Is any deposit credited toward fees, and when are reimbursements paid?

Thank you.