The Senate Page Program offers Delaware students 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 political debates in the United States Senate.
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.
There are four established page sessions. The academic year consists of two semesters that run from early September through mid-January, and from mid-January through mid-June. The summer program consists of two sessions that are usually three or four weeks in duration depending on the legislative calendar.
There are only 30 page positions that serve the 100 members of the United States Senate; therefore, not all senators are able to appoint their selected candidate. This includes Senator Blunt Rochester, who may not have a slot in the Page program every session.
Of the 30 positions that are available, 15 are for male pages and 15 are for female pages. Senator Blunt Rochester’s page sponsorship alternates by gender. Feel free to contact our Washington, DC office directly by emailing page_coordinator@bluntrochester.senate.gov or by calling 202-224-2441 to confirm whether we have requested a male or female candidate spot in the upcoming session.
Pages are responsible for their own travel to and from Washington, DC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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. Upcoming session dates are published on a rolling basis on the Senate Page Website.
Pages are responsible for their own travel to and from Washington, DC.
The page application deadlines are as follows:
- Summer Session – February 15
- Fall Session – May 23
- Spring Session – October 15
Where do Pages live?
During the school year, pages are required to live in the Daniel Webster Senate Page Residence which is located on Capitol Hill. Pages share furnished rooms with three to five roommates. Laundry facilities and a kitchen are located within the building. The cost of residence living is $1,200 per month, which includes housing, two meals per day, and field trips; payments are withheld by automatic payroll deductions.
Pages are paid on an annual salary basis of $37,238. Since pages serve for less than a year, they do not earn an entire annual salary. 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.
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. This includes Senator Blunt Rochester, who may not have a slot in the Page program every session.
Of the 30 positions that are available, 15 are for male pages and 15 are for female pages. Senator Blunt Rochester’s page sponsorship alternates by gender. Feel free to contact our office directly to confirm whether we have requested a male or female candidate spot in the upcoming session.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible so that we can process your application in a timely manner.
What are the requirements for Page selection?
Senate Pages must be sponsored by a Senator. Pages sponsored by Senator Blunt Rochester must be residents of Delaware.
Pages must be citizens of the United States or subject to agreements of the Department of State, and must have a Social Security number.
Page eligibility is limited to juniors in high school who will be 16 or 17 on or before the date of appointment.
Pages must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a home school transcript and a certification of immunization to qualify for attendance at the school.
A general health assessment completed by a licensed physician is required, in addition to certification of immunization.
Pages are also 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 application requirements?
Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding with the application.
Questionnaire
In order to process your application, we’ll need contact information for your parents or guardians, and the name, address and phone number for your current high school. We’ll also need to know your cumulative GPA to make sure you qualify for the Page school. The Page school currently requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA at a minimum.
Once you have completed the questionnaire portion of the application, please make sure you hit Submit on the last page. You will receive a confirmation email from our office. Please make sure your junk mail filter is set to accept emails from our office in order to receive important updates about the application process.
Checklist
We need several important documents from you. All documents must be submitted in order for us to be able to consider your application.
- Resume – Include any school, community, or work activities that highlight your qualifications and help set you apart from other applicants for the Page position.
- Official High School Transcript – This should be current and include your most recent grades.
- Cover Letter – Explain why you believe you are the best candidate for this position.
- Short Essay – Provide a brief written piece as requested in the application instructions.
- Letter of Recommendation – This should be written by a teacher or another school official who can speak to your character and abilities.
You will receive a confirmation email from our office. Please make sure your junk mail filter is set to accept emails from our office in order to receive important updates about the application process.
If at any time you have questions or issues regarding the checklist, questionnaire, or any other part of the application process. Please don’t hesitate to contact us in the Washington, DC office at 202-224-3542.