The Federal Work-Study Program
The Federal Work-Study Program was established by Congress as
part of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Its purpose is the
promotion of part-time employment for students with financial
need in order to achieve three main goals:
- to assist students in earning money to meet their
educational costs;
- to provide work experience related to the student's
chosen academic major or career field; and
- to improve relations between the College and the
community
About Work Study Jobs
Work-study positions are hourly-wage jobs in which a student
works for an employer according to a mutually agreed-upon
schedule and is paid on a biweekly basis for the hours worked.
Work-study awards are not grants automatically applied towards
one's tuition bill, nor is the amount of the award guaranteed.
An award simply authorizes a student to participate in the
Program and sets a limit as to the amount of income a student
can earn during the academic year. It is the responsibility of
the student to work enough hours to reach the earnings limit and
to budget the money wisely throughout the year to meet necessary
college costs.
The Financial Aid Office acts as a referral center for
positions; we do not place students in jobs, nor can we
guarantee a job. This responsibility rests with the student;
however, our office will do whatever possible to assist a
student's job search.
There are many different jobs available through the
Work-Study Program ranging from clerical to maintenance. With a
variety of positions available, it is hoped that students will
find jobs which are both interesting and related to their career
goals. Not eligible for the Federal Work-Study Program?
Interested in finding a part-time job or an internship
off-campus? If so, please visit BRCC's
Office of Career
Services Website. There you will find a list of employment
opportunities and internships available in our area. |
