Federal Work-Study Program
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute participates in the federal work-study program which provides on and off campus work opportunities for students needing financial assistance to attend school. Work is available for students to assist in the America Reads program that permits students to tutor in local elementary schools. Other employment opportunities are available in the library, faculty and administrative offices, laboratories, shops and as on-campus tutors.
To qualify for work-study, the student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They must have unmet need to be in the work-study program. Unmet need is determined by what aid the student has been awarded such as Pell grant, scholarships, loans, veteran’s benefits, or any other aid that has been awarded. If the student still has unmet need after receiving all the above, he/she may apply for work study by completing the Work-Study Information Sheet.
To be eligible for work-study, the student must be enrolled in 6 credit hours or more. If the work-study student drops below 6-credit hours, he/she will be terminated due to failure to maintain the 6-credit hour requirement.
Students working under this program are paid monthly for the work performed. In arranging a job and determining how many hours a week a student may work under this program, the Financial Aid Office will take into account the student’s
- need for financial assistance
- class schedule
- academic progress
Application Procedure: Students apply for the FAFSA, this identifies need. Students interested in the FWS program should contact the Financial Aid Office for additional application forms and information.