Work Study & Student Employment

What is Work-Study?

Work-study provides the opportunity to earn a portion of your financial aid assistance by working part-time, either on campus or with participating community-based, partners off campus. You can work a maximum of 20 hours per week and are paid on a bi-weekly basis. 
The FRCC work-study program is funded by money from both the federal and state governments. Eligibility for this program is determined by first completing the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) and availability of funds. Final determination is made through the Financial Aid office.

What are the Different Types of Work-Study?

The Federal Work-Study Program is authorized by the Higher Education Act of 1965, reauthorized in the Higher Education Act of 1986 and based upon student need. The Colorado Work-Study Program was authorized in 1969 by the 47th General Assembly and is available for students who are Colorado residents.

How Do I Apply for Work-Study?

 Work-study is a part of a student's financial aid award and these funds are generally assigned on a first come - first served basis. An offer of work-study does not guarantee placement in a job. You must apply, interview, and be hired for an eligible work-study position to use the offer. The offer amount reflects the total amount you are authorized to earn, through hourly work, before your eligibility for other forms of need-based financial aid may be impacted. If your financial aid award does not contain a work-study offer and you are interested in the program, please contact the Financial Aid Office to be considered.

What are the eligibility requirements for Work-Study?

• Students must have submitted the FAFSA or CASFA and have been determined to be eligible.
• Must be a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen, as defined by the US Department of Education.
• Must be enrolled and attending 6 or more credit hours that apply towards an eligible degree or certificate program.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or have been successfully homeschooled.
• Must be meeting the FRCC Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.
• Cannot be in default of a student loan or owe a repayment on a federal grant at any educational institution.
• Additional Human Resources requirements for employment at FRCC:
  • Must be at least 17 years of age
  • Must reside in Colorado
  • International students on F1 Visa are only able to work in an authorized study hourly position, and there are other requirements for the student to do so. Email the International team for details.

How Do I Find a Job?

Available positions are posted online through eWOLF. The link to the positions will be in the Student Job Opportunities card, under the link titled, “Jobs listed by academic community and by campus." 

As an applicant, you will be asked to create a “profile,” which will give you the opportunity to upload your resume and all other pertinent information you would need to apply for a job.

Tips on Job Searching

• Be prepared to provide two references in your application, along with a copy of your course schedule.
• Pay attention to the location of the position as well as the minimum requirements.
• Use the Filter menu at the top right of the job search page to change the location. Ensure you see only student jobs by filtering for the Job Type “Student Employee.”

How Do I Get Paid?

Unlike other forms of financial aid, there is no lump sum disbursed for work-study, students must earn funds by working. All students are paid every two weeks after electronically submitting a time sheet with supervisor approval. This is in accordance with the CCCS Biweekly Payroll Schedule.

Students may work up to 20 hours per week. Students earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Any time submitted as sick leave is not paid by work-study funding and does not reduce your work-study offer.

Students may not work during their scheduled class time. Please note that work-study jobs may not provide the opportunity to study or do homework during your shift. This flexibility is depends on workload and your supervisor's discretion.

Hourly rates of pay meet federal requirements and are determined by the hiring department and the Financial Aid Office. Hourly rates begin at $16.00 for on-campus positions. 

Have Questions About Work-Study?

You can reach out to our college-wide work-study coordinator, Jen Cummins to get your questions answered!