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Most corps members live in the town where they teach, unless there isn’t much rental property there, in which case they live in a nearby larger town. Corps members find a variety of living arrangements to suit their needs and desires - from small two bedroom houses, to ranch-style homes built in the ‘60s and ‘70s, to majestic Victorians. Fewer corps members live in apartments, though they are available in some larger towns. Corps members may choose to live rurally, with large yards near cotton fields or on local lakes, or in traditional residential neighborhoods. Regardless, corps members are often astounded by the region’s comparably low rents for the housing they are able to acquire. This low cost of rent allows many corps members to live in larger houses than they did in college, to buy a car with relative ease, and to continue to pay off college loans or save money during their two-year commitment. Especially in the first year, we encourage corps members to live together because this increases support and collaboration. First-year corps members find housing once they arrive in the Delta after the summer training institute with the help of a housing guide compiled by second-year corps members from various communities. Additionally, both Mississippi and Arkansas offer teachers a financial incentive to help with the purchase of a home in the community where they teach. More details can be obtained from your district once you sign your teaching contract. |
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