Work-study

The Federal Work-study (FWS) program is one way that students may apply to work on the TCC campus. FWS is a form of federal financial aid offered to students who have requested it on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - FAFSA, and who have qualified for the opportunity to earn FWS money for school while working on campus or off campus through approved programs.

Students may earn up to $7.92 an hour, depending on the position, for up to 20 hours a week during the academic year, which includes semester breaks. Placement may be either on or off campus with public or private non-profit agencies.  Maximum earnings are determined from the estimated family contribution as determined by the FAFSA and the availability of funds. Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time, complete a TCC work- study employment application, and be interviewed for placement. Students seeking Federal work-study employment browse the work study listings on the Employment section of the TCC website. 

Changes to a student's FWS must be made through the FWS Change form and submitted to a TCC campus. Students who wish to cancel a FWS award for more loan money either by declining the FWS form on the award package on TED or else through the Loan change form.