The United States Senate Page Program introduces students from diverse backgrounds to many interesting and challenging experiences in the nation’s capital. Living away from home with students from across the country allows pages to experience a myriad of new ideas and perspectives as well as develop skills in communication and compromise. Pages learn the value of public service while meeting some of our nation’s most prominent leaders and witnessing firsthand the political debates of the United States Senate.
Pages play an important role in the daily operation of the Senate. Their shared responsibilities consist primarily of delivering correspondence and legislative material within the Capitol and Senate office buildings, preparing the Chamber for Senate sessions, and working on the Senate floor where they provide assistance during roll call votes, support senators and staff during debates, and carry bills and amendments to the desk.
Pages are expected to demonstrate maturity, personal responsibility, and time management skills. Pages maintain a rigorous schedule, including early mornings and late nights. Pages are employees of the U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms and are required to abide by policies and expectations established for employees. Additionally, pages must abide by a strict
Location(s)
- Washington, D.C.
Schedule
- Spring: January 26th - June 6th, 2025
- Summer Session 1: June 8th - June 27th, 2025
- Summer Session 2: July 8th - August 1st, 2025
- Fall: September 1st - January 23rd, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- Residence Fee: $1200
- Will be withheld by automatic payroll deduction
Eligibility Requirements
- Pages must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or subject to agreements of the Department of State, and must have a Social Security number.
- Semester Page eligibility is limited to juniors in high school who will be 16 or 17 years old on or before the date of appointment.
- Summer Page eligibility is open to rising juniors and rising seniors who will be 16 or 17 years old on or before the date of appointment. Students who are 18 years old may not be appointed.
- Pages must verify a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0/B to qualify for school attendance.
- Pages must provide a general health assessment completed by a licensed physician and a certification of immunization.
- Pages are required to be covered by health insurance; if not covered, they will be required to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
- During the school year, pages are required to live in the Daniel Webster Senate Page Residence which is located on Capitol Hill.
Deadline
Application or Entry Requirements
- Students who wish to apply for a Senate page position and meet the eligibility requirements should write to their senators and request to be considered for a position. Senators’ offices may provide additional information on their application requirements.
- Students may find their senators’ websites by clicking HERE.
- Many offices provide information on their application process online, however not all senators sponsor pages.
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
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The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the U.S. Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. Established by the U.S. Constitution, the Senate is composed of 100 senators, two from each of the 50 states, serving six-year terms. As a key part of the bicameral legislature, the Senate shares responsibility with the House of Representatives for drafting, debating, and passing federal laws. It holds unique powers, including confirming presidential appointments, ratifying treaties, and serving as the jury in impeachment trials. The Senate's role in the American political system is to represent state interests and provide a check and balance to the executive and judicial branches of government, ensuring a separation of powers and maintaining a system of accountability to the citizens of the United States.
