Federal Work Study/Student Assistant (TEST - DO NOT APPLY) at Oakland Community College Office Of Human Resources – Michigan

If you have financial need, you can earn money for college with a part-time Federal Work-Study job at OCC on campus. Work-study is like any other job: You get paid for working. But if you’re lucky, besides getting paid you gain valuable work experience related to your major, some job history for your resume, and useful contacts.

To qualify for FWS, you must meet two requirements:

• Have financial need, which OCC determines through your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Take at least six credit hours per semester at OCC.

Whenever possible, your FWS job is supposed to align with your educational and career goals. The idea is that besides earning money, you’ll gain work experience related to your future career.

FWS works slightly differently depending on whether you work on or off campus:

If your job is at OCC, you can work a maximum of 20 hours per week (30 hours during peak periods with prior approval). You will earn $15 per hour. You’re paid every two weeks by check or direct deposit. You can spend money you earn through FWS however you like. Unlike other types of financial aid, it doesn’t have to go toward school expenses like tuition.

BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION, You must complete the following:

1. Fill out and submit the current Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which is available Oct. 1 for the next school year. Submit your form as early as possible because FWS funds are limited.
   
   
2. On your FAFSA, be sure to check “Yes” when asked, “Are you interested in being considered for work-study?” The question should be in the “Student Demographics” section of the form.
   
   
3. When you receive your financial aid award letter, see if you’ve been approved for work-study. You can access the letter in the Financial Aid section of MyOCC.
   
   
4. If you’re approved for work-study, accept that part of your financial aid award and any other aid you want to receive such as grants, loans, and scholarships.
   
   
5. Fill out the Student Employment Eligibility Form (JP11).You can access it after logging in with your MyOCC username and password.
   
   
6. Once you’re notified that your form has been approved, log into the Student Employment Job Board. It’s only accessible to students with approved forms.
   
   
7. Search for jobs, and apply for any that seem like a good fit.

Qualifying for FWS doesn’t guarantee you a job. Jobs are limited, and you must compete for them with other eligible students.

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