Federal Work-Study Program
Winter term work-study hiring has ended
How to Participate: Work-Study 2011-12
- Determine that you were awarded Federal Work-Study.
- Work-Study (FWS) funds are part of a financial aid award. You must review your financial aid award to find out if you were awarded work-study funds. You can review your award online at My PCC under My Records, Student and Financial Aid. In order to be awarded work-study, you must indicate on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that you are interested in Work-study, be an early FAFSA applicant and have financial need. Please keep in mind that in order to participate in the work-study program you must be enrolled in six credits or more each term and be maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.
- Complete the Work-Study Orientation.
- Once you have determined that you have work-study funds, you must complete our online orientation. Online orientation is available approximately 2 weeks prior to the beginning Winter term 2011 through the 4th week of the term. At the end of the online orientation there will be a list of documents for you to print out that includes a W4 Form, a Payroll Direct Deposit Form (optional), and an Orientation Completion Form. Please bring the forms to any PCC Financial Aid Office to be reviewed by a Financial Aid Technician starting on the first day of the term (do not put the forms in the drop box or mail them). Once the forms are submitted, you will be given an Employment Authorization form. Please submit this form to your supervisor once you are hired.
- Find a Work-Study position.
- Our database of on-campus jobs will be available on-line starting December 19th, 2011 for Winter term. You can choose a job that interests you and, if possible, relates to your major or future career goals. Contact the supervisor for an interview and get hired! You must present the Employment Authorization Form to your supervisor for completion.
Have More Questions?
Check out the Work-Study Basics and Frequently Asked Questions web page. If you have remaining questions or need assistance, please contact the financial aid help-line at 971-722-4934.