Help Pay for College with Work Study

Work Study jobs allow students to earn money to help pay education expenses

This program provides jobs — usually in colleges/universities — for undergraduate and graduate students who need financial aid. Some students will be working in a community service location.
   
Your pay will be at least the federal minimum wage, but it may also relate to the type and difficulty of the work you do. The total amount you earn in a year depends on how many hours per week you work. Most students perform work-study 10-15 (but no more than 20) hours per week, although some do more, some do less. CMC sets the number of hours you can work based on your financial need.

Are work-study jobs on- or off-campus? Both. However, a work-study job must always be for a public or private non-profit organization (limited).

If you have been awarded and have accepted work-study funds, contact the Financial Aid Specialist at your campus or the District Financial Aid Office for employment procedures.

Note: Work-study awards indicate an amount that the student can earn per semester and therefore will not be applied to the student's account. 

Reminder: If you plan to work on campus, the college must verify your identity and employment eligibility. You should be prepared to present a state-issued driver's license or ID card with a photograph and your original Social Security card or birth certificate, to satisfy this requirement.