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Work Study
Federal and State Work Study programs provide funding for jobs for students with unmet financial aid need, giving them the opportunity to earn money to pay educational expenses. The amount of the award depends on the student's financial need and available funding. Eligible students may work up to 20 hours per week and are paid an hourly wage, bi-weekly for hours actually worked. Details on this program are available from the Employment Services Office.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Work Study you must:
There are a limited amount of funds for Work Study. Priority is given to students who were awarded Work Study for the previous year.
Accepting
Once you have been awarded Work Study you need to contact the Employment Services Office, SC 283 to:
- Learn about Work Study expectations and what jobs are available.
- Complete the necessary paperwork for Work Study placement.
- After being hired, receive the Authorization for Employment form.
Work Study funds are paid by bi-weekly with a paycheck. Work Study funds are not paid directly to the student's account.
Terms and Conditions
Work Study provides funding for jobs for students to earn part of their educational expenses. The amount of the award depends on the student's financial need and the availability of funds. When possible, the job assigned will relate to the student's area of study and/or interests. Please note:
- Students who demonstrate financial need are eligible to participate in this program as long as funds are available.
- Eligible students may work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the job classification, but cannot work during scheduled class sessions.
- Students are paid an hourly rate under this program. The current rate is $8.75 per hour.
- Students have the right to interview for the positions designated as Work Study jobs if they have the qualifications required.
- Since Work Study positions are provided to meet the financial need of students, they must work as assigned if all budgeted expenses are to be met.
- Students must abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the department or agency to which they have been assigned, such as work schedule, attendance requirements, dress, etc.
- If students decide not to continue a Work Study job, they must immediately notify the department to which they were assigned and the Financial Aid Office.
- If a student drops below 6 credit hours during his/her Work Study employment, he/she is no longer eligible to work and must stop working immediately.
- WCC cannot guarantee placement in a Work Study job. Due to funding limitations and the number of students working, it may be necessary for the College to discontinue job placements and terminate employment if funding is no longer available.
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