U.S. Representative Ron Paul

The Congressional Page Program

Why just learn about government in school when you can actually be a part of it? That's what 143 high schoolers decide to do every year when they come to our nation's capital to serve as a page for the U.S. House of Representatives. To qualify, you must be at least 16 years of age and have an average of a "B" or better in the five major subjects. Summer program applicants may only serve as a Page during the summer before or the summer after their junior year of high school. School year Page Program applicants may only serve for their junior year of high school. A Republican Member of the House must sponsor all applicants in writing.

Beginning at 6:45 a.m., the school-year pages attend five 40-minute classes at the Page School. Located on the fourth floor (Attic Level) of the Library of Congress Jefferson Building, the Page School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The summer pages do not attend school.

The dress required for males is a navy blazer, long sleeved white shirt, dark gray slacks, dark socks, dark shoes and a standard issue tie. For females, a navy blazer, long sleeved white blouse, dark gray skirt or dark gray pants, dark shoes, appropriate hose and a standard issue tie. The ties, which are provided during orientation, are navy with red and white stripes.

All pages are required to live at the Page Residence Hall (the O'Neill Building, directly behind the Cannon Building), 300 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., under the supervision of a resident manager and five proctors who reside on the premises. Pages are paid approximately $1,236.33 gross per month, with an automatic payroll deduction of $400 to cover the cost of the dorm and five dinners weekly. They are responsible for their transportation to and from Washington, their uniform, breakfast (other than cafeteria-style provided to the school-year pages) and lunch on weekdays, weekend meals, school supplies and all incidental expenses.

If you are interested in applying, you must complete an application providing the following information: Social Security number, signed parental consent form, official transcript of all high school grades to date, a 50-100 word essay on why you want to be a Republican Page, resume of extra-curricular activities and three letters of recommendation. The committee will only consider complete applications submitted in writing by a Republican Member of Congress.