Student Employment & Work-Study Programs

Federal Work-Study (FWS) provides eligible students with part-time employment to help pay educational expenses.

 

Benefits include:

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Valuable work experience
  • Earnings that generally do not reduce future FAFSA eligibility

Funding is limited. Indicate your interest on the FAFSA to be considered.
Learn More: Federal Work-Study

 

Federal Work-Study Positions

For questions about Federal Work-Study job openings, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 618-634-3200 (Option 1, then Option 2) or email finaid@shawneecc.edu.

 

Job Descriptions

 

Apply for Federal Work-Study

 

How much will I work?

  • You may work up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session.
  • During scheduled academic breaks or between semesters, you may be able to work additional hours if approved by your supervisor and funding is available.
  • Your work schedule will depend on:
    • Your class schedule
    • Your availability
    • Your Federal Work-Study award amount
    • Your department’s needs
  • You cannot work during times you are scheduled to be in class.

 

Pay & Benefits

Federal Work-Study (FWS) student employees are currently paid $15.00 per hour.

You will be paid for the hours you work. If you work fewer hours than your award allows, you may not earn your full Federal Work-Study award. Your paycheck is paid directly to you, and you decide how to use your earnings.

 

Why Participate in Federal Work-Study?

Working on campus offers more than a paycheck. It gives you the opportunity to:

  • Gain valuable work experience.
  • Build your résumé.
  • Connect with faculty, staff, and other students.
  • Develop professional skills and explore career interests.

An additional benefit is that Federal Work-Study earnings are not counted as income on next year’s FAFSA.

 

Not Interested or Not Eligible?

If you decide you no longer wish to participate in Federal Work-Study, please notify the SCC Financial Aid Office.

Federal Work-Study eligibility is based on financial need, so not all students will qualify. If you are interested in working on campus but are not eligible for FWS, contact the Student Success Center – Career Services to learn about other student employment opportunities. Please note that earnings from non-Federal Work-Study jobs are counted as income on your next FAFSA.

For more information about the Federal Work-Study Program, visit StudentAid.gov.