Federal Work Study

Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. Here’s a quick overview of Federal Work-Study:

  • It provides part-time employment while you are enrolled in school.
  • It’s available to students with financial need.
  • It’s available to full-time or part-time students.

NOTE: Federal Work-Study assignments are currently being made for the upcoming semester. Eligible students will have a current FAFSA and demonstrate an eligible Unmet Financial Aid Need for the current academic year. Employment assignments are usually 19 hours per week at a pay rate of $13.00 per hour. Contact Cherri Scott in the Financial Aid office for more information (cherri.scott@calhoun.edu) or in person on the Decatur Campus.