Work-Study Programs
Work-study gives you money for college with a part-time job on-campus or in the community.
About
Federal work-study (FWS) jobs provide valuable experience and allow students to gain workplace skills. Positions are available throughout the campus and are offered during the school year. Talk to your financial aid office about the FWS options available at your college.
Award Amount
You’ll earn at least the current federal minimum wage. However, you may make more depending on the type of work and the skills required for the position. The amount you earn can’t exceed your total Federal Work-Study award. When assigning work hours, your employer or your school’s financial aid office will consider your class schedule and academic progress.
More financial aid programs are available.
Pell Grants
Federal Pell Grants go to undergraduate students without college degrees who come from low-income families.
CAL GRANT PROGRAM
CalGrants get awarded to California resident undergraduates based on financial need, academic performance and other factors.
PROMISE GRANTS
Low-income students and students receiving cash assistance may automatically apply for a California College Promise Grant (CCPG).
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment (CCCSE) offers over 3,000 student scholarships per year.
WORK STUDY PROGRAMS
Federal work-study students earn money to pay for college by working a part-time job on-campus or out in the community.
FOSTER YOUTH
Foster youth students who were in care on or after their 16th birthday can apply for a Chafee Grant up until they turn 26.