Pages must be at least 16 years old on the date they begin their term. Rep. Farr's opening will begin on September 6, 2010, and end on January 21, 2011.

The program is open to high school juniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their first two years in high school. While serving as a page, students live at the Page Residence Hall, a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol. Pages attend classes at the House Page School during their time in Washington.

The student who is nominated must pay for all travel expenses to and from Washington and must either have health insurance throughout the duration of their service as page or purchase health insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program.

How to apply:

The following information must be emailed or delivered to Bertha Munoz in Congressman Farr's Salinas office no later than July 16. Emails should be addressed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and she can be reached by phone at 831-424-2229.

Initial application materials due July 16:

• Student's name, date of birth, school, GPA
• Parent or guardian's name, address and phone number
• A brief essay expressing why you would like to participate in the program (250 words or less)

Note: If selected by Rep. Farr, additional materials will be required including letters of recommendation, official transcripts and other documentation.

For more information on the program's history and duties, visit http://pageprogram.house.gov.

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