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Senate Page Program

INTRODUCTION

The United States Senate Page Program offers High School students from Massachusetts a unique experience of the Legislative branch in action. Pages have the opportunity to meet some of the nation’s most prominent leaders and witness firsthand the United States Senate, a place often referred to as the “greatest deliberative body in the world.” 

A Page’s duties consist primarily of delivery of correspondence and legislative material within the Congressional complex. Other duties include preparing the Chamber for Senate sessions, and carrying bills and amendments to the desk. Pages are expected to work from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. or until the Senate adjourns for the day. 

To learn more about the Senate Page School and academic experience, click here. 

Each session has 30 Page positions available for the 100 Senators. Interest in the Page Program is high, and because not every Senator is able to sponsor a page, the application process is highly competitive. Unfortunately, not all students who seek a position can be accommodated. 

Pages receive a stipend, housing and board while they are participating in the program, but are responsible for their own travel to and from Washington, DC. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 

Applicants must submit: 

  1. A statement of interest detailing why they would like to serve as a Senate Page and what they hope to learn from the experience (500 words max).  
  1. Full high school transcript. 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY 

Application deadlines for the page program are the same each year: 

  • Summer Session – January 30 
  • Fall Session – May 1 
  • Spring Session – September 12 

If you have any questions, please email page_program@markey.senate.gov 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Who can serve as a U.S. Senate Page?

In order to be appointed as a Senate Page, a student must meet the following criteria: 

  1. Senate Pages must be sponsored by a Senator. Pages sponsored by Senator Markey must be residents of Massachusetts. 
  1. 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. 
  1. Semester Page eligibility is limited to high school juniors and must be 16 or 17 years old on or before the date of appointment (summer pages may be rising juniors or rising seniors) 
  1. Pages must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 to qualify for Page school enrollment. 
  1. Pages must provide a general health assessment completed by a licensed physician and a certification of immunization. 
  1. 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. 
What are the responsibilities and duties of U.S. Senate Pages?

Pages serve principally as messengers. They carry documents between the House and Senate, Members’ offices, committees, and the Library of Congress. They also prepare the House and Senate chambers for each day’s business by distributing the Congressional Record and other documents related to the day’s agenda and assist in the cloakrooms and chambers. When Congress is in session, they sit near the dais where they may be summoned by Members for assistance. 

Pages are expected to work from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., or whenever the Senate adjourns for the day. For more information about a Page’s daily schedule, click here. 

What are my chances of being selected?

Each session, only 30 positions are available for the 100 Senators. Interest in the Page Program is high, and because not every Senator is able to sponsor a page, the application process is highly competitive. 

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible so that we can process your application in a timely manner. 

When can I serve as a Page?

There are four sessions of the Senate Page Program. The Fall session runs from early September through mid-January. The spring session runs from mid-January through mid-June. The summer includes two sessions which run three to four weeks long. Summer Session I begins in early June, and Summer Session II begins in early July.  

Application deadlines for the page program are the same each year: 

  • Summer Session – January 30 
  • Fall Session – May 1 
  • Spring Session – September 12 
Where do Pages live?

During the fall and spring sessions, Pages are required to live in the Daniel Webster Senate Page Residence, located two blocks from the Hart Senate Office Building. The cost of living in Daniel Webster Hall is $780 per month, plus a refundable $250 security deposit. Breakfast and dinner are provided for the Pages. The cost of rent and food is automatically deducted from the Page’s salary, which is paid on the basis of an annual salary of $29,823. Staff in Webster Hall includes a Program Director, Administrative Aide and four proctors, the latter of which reside in Webster Hall. United States Capitol Police maintain a 24-hour security desk and a provision that requires all individuals to present identification and all visitors to sign in. 

During the summer sessions, pages can request arrangements for alternate housing. 

Do I have to take classes if I serve during the school year?

The Senate Page School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. During the academic sessions, Pages attend class in the Page dormitory at Webster Hall. A Page’s academic day begins at 6:15 a.m. and classes extend until 9:45 a.m. or one hour before the Senate convenes. The curriculum consists of English, mathematics, science and social studies. The Page School also offers a Field Studies program to ensure that Pages are exposed to many of the educational and cultural activities that Washington, D.C. offers. 

Before completing your application, please communicate with your school to determine how Page School academic credits will transfer if you are offered a page position.