Work Study is a great opportunity to learn team work, develop new skills, and hone the skills a student already possesses while earning an income.
Students receive pay directly. This form of financial aid is disbursed in the same manner a standard paycheck would; directly to the student, rather than applying towards tuition and fees. Eligibility to participate in Work Study, however, is directly dependent on eligibility to receive financial aid.
Work study is a financial aid program, and we determine eligibility for funding based on information provided on FAFSA or WASFA applications.
To qualify initially, a student must:
complete a FAFSA or WASFA application and be eligible for aid
meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
enroll in an aid-eligible program
enroll in a minimum of 6 aid-eligible credits each quarter
be eligible to work in Washington State
possess a high school diploma or GED
All students who apply will be screened to determine if they met the qualifications for open positions. If a student meets the criteria, their application will be forwarded to the appropriate department and an interview may be scheduled by the supervisor.
Students who are selected as employees will then complete additional hiring paperwork and will begin working once he/she has been notified that we have received, reviewed and approved all additional required documents.
The hourly wage for the 2022-2023 year ranges from $14.49 to $15.02, based on experience and position title.
Students work between a minimum of 6 hours and a maximum of 19 hours, weekly. The number of hours a student may work depends on a variety of factors, including the number of hours that will fit into a student's financial aid package, the number of hours an employer's requests and the number of credits in which they are currently enrolled. Most students participating in work study work between 10 and 15 hours each week.
Students may not work during regularly scheduled class hours.
Positions for the 2022-2023 year will be posted beginning June 30, 2022. Please, check back then.
There are often more students interested in participating in work study than positions available. Highlight skills that are appropriate and relevant to the position desired.
Positions become available throughout the year, check this page often for new posts
Please ensure that voicemail has been set up and is checked routinely. Check email routinely (including the student's spam folder). This is to the benefit of the student, as well as that of the potential employer.
Visit our Career Center for additional information about improving job searching skills, including interview tips, and resume critiques.
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Friday: Closed