Student & Alumni Resources

• Students must be registered for a minimum of six credits during the fall and spring semesters.
• Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the federal needs analysis formula. Factors used in the needs analysis formula include such things as student and parent taxable and untaxable income, assets of both the student and parent, and the number of family members in the household.
• Students must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or an eligible resident alien.
• Students must not be in default on an educational loan or owe repayment of an educational grant.
• Students must be in good academic standing according to the Federal Financial Aid Guidelines.

Work-study is a part-time job, and students are able to arrange working hours around their class schedules. When a student is awarded work-study, a maximum award is given for the term. This means a student is able to earn up to the awarded amount but may not exceed it. Typically, the maximum hours a student may work is 20 hours per week. A student cannot schedule work-study shifts that conflict or overlap with a class schedule. Work-study contracts have definite start and end dates that coincide with the beginning and end dates of each semester.

Work-study offers many advantages to students.

1. It is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience.
2. On-campus positions enable students to work in between scheduled classes without incurring additional transportation costs.
3. Students receive biweekly pay that is directly deposited into their bank account. This enables a student to pay for costs associated with their education and for basic needs.
4. Students learn valuable skills that will support their career goals.

Students who are awarded work-study are not guaranteed a job. For the fall and spring terms, all work-study positions are posted in College Central Network, the on-line job board CCAC Career Services & Job Readiness utilizes. Each work-study opportunity includes the name and contact information of a supervisor. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the supervisor to inquire about the position's responsibilities and requirements. Positions vary in responsibilities and duties; for example, they can be administrative, supporting athletic teams, providing campus tours and greeting visitors, assisting with ITS support, tutoring, or preparing labs for class projects.

Employed work-study students receive a direct deposit check into their bank account on a biweekly basis for the number of hours worked during the pay period.

Work-study employees use the same timekeeping system as other college employees. The work-study student is also expected to perform the duties of the position satisfactorily, including personal appearance, attendance, confidentiality and completing assigned tasks.

1. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This must be completed each academic year.
2. Submit a work-study application (Financial Aid Forms—go to current year and select Work-Study Application. The work-study application must be completed each academic year.)
3. When the Financial Aid office receives a completed work-study application and FAFSA for a student, the information is reviewed and eligibility is determined.
4. If a student is eligible for work-study, an email is sent to the student's academic email with information concerning the next steps, which include completing the work-study orientation, searching for open positions, and contacting the supervisor for positions of interest.