Federal Work Study

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Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally funded program supporting part-time employment opportunities to students on and off-campus. FWS eligibility is determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), satisfactory academic progress, and maintaining a minimum of 6 credit hours in your degree or certificate program during FWS employment.

Participating in the FWS program provides you with:

A bi-weekly paycheck to assist with college and personal expenses
The convenience of working on-campus around your class schedule
Practical job experience to enhance your resume and marketability
A unique behind-the-scenes look at the operations of a community college
Networking opportunities through meeting and working with teachers, administrators, local businesses nonprofit organizations, and other students

Federal Work Study students typically work 10 to 20 hours per week and earn $15 an hour. Job placement depends upon available jobs at the College and student qualifications. Off-campus job opportunities are available with nonprofit organizations and elementary school reading and math tutors.

Finding a Position

Follow these steps to get hired for a FWS at PVCC.

To be considered for a FWS position, first apply for financial aid through FAFSA
Email the Financial Aid Office at finaid@pvcc.edu to coordinate and verify your FWS eligibility
Learn about open positions:
- Attend PVCC's Fall Job Fair to meet FWS Site Supervisors
- View FWS open position descriptions below
- Schedule an appointment to meet with PVCC's FWS Program Coordinator to discuss how your skills and interests match the FWS open positions by emailing federalworkstudy@pvcc.edu
Work with the FWS Program Coordinator to update your resume and practice interview skills
Send your resume to the FWS Supervisor to apply for a position, and if selected, interview for that position
Connect with Human Resources to complete the hiring process and start onboarded for the position