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The College Work-Study Program provides employment opportunities for students who demonstrate financial need and who wish to earn part of their educational expenses while they are attending school.
Work hours are flexible enough to accommodate the students academic schedule. To be considered for work-study, students are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA) for the award year.
The information submitted on the FAFSA application is analyzed to determine whether you are eligible for financial aid such as grants and work-study.
Eligibility Criteria
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Demonstrate calculated financial need.
- Undergraduate Student.
- Enrolled half-time (6 credit hours or more) during Fall, Spring, and Summer.
- Maintain EPCC Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) criteria. Refer to the following
Eligibility Requirements.
- Not in default on a Federal Direct Loan or owe a refund to a federal grant.
- Male students (except exempted individuals) must be registered with Selective Service.
Additional Information
- The average work hours are 15-19 hours per week.
- Federal & State Work-Study current pay rate is $10/hourly.
- Employment begins no earlier than the first day of class for all semesters.
- Student’s will need to submit a copy of their class schedule to supervisors. Supervisor’s will create a work schedule appropriate to student class schedule.
- Inform your supervisor if you are not able to attend work for any reason.
- Work-study students are not entitled to sick leave, paid vacation or paid holidays.
- Upon receiving a tentative offer of employment form, students will begin the hiring process with EPCC Human Resources Department.
Time-Sheets
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