Gogebic Community College

Federal Work-Study

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Federal Work-Study

Gogebic Community College  participates in the Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, Part C. The GCC student employment FWS program provides part-time job opportunities for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay educational expenses.

The FWS program encourages positions in community services and work-related to student program of study. Although many students will qualify, a work-study award is not offered to all eligible students due to limited funding. The FWS program makes a conscious attempt to support the employment needs of all Gogebic Community College students to the greatest level possible.

If you wish to be considered for FWS, please contact the Financial Aid Office for an eligibility review at (906)307-1206 or email FAO@gogebic.edu

For additional information visit Federal Student Aid: Federal Work-Study

ELIGIBILITY

Students must establish and maintain eligibility for participation in the FWS program. To do so students must:

      • Submit a FAFSA
      • Demonstrate financial need
      • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
      • Be enrolled in a financial aid eligible program
      • Be enrolled at least 6 financial aid eligible credits for Fall and Spring

Student eligibility for FWS is determined by the Financial Aid Office based upon a student’s financial need. The student’s financial need is the difference between the Cost of Attendance, and the Student Aid Index (Your Student Aid Index (SAI) is a formula-based index number ranging from –1500 to 999999. Where your SAI falls within the SAI range helps your school determine how much financial support you may need.) You cannot earn more than your awarded allotment.

ABOUT THE FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM

The FWS provides part-time employment opportunities to eligible students to assist with costs of post-secondary education. FWS jobs provide practical training and experience in a chosen field, positive job experience to help students identify career objectives, an opportunity to build a more complete resume, and potential recommendations from supervisors. Based on the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), eligible students can receive FWS funds to find employment at Gogebic Community College. The program is designed to provide students with an opportunity for employment arranged around class schedules.

Student employment is strictly by the hour. If a student misses work time due to illness, a holiday, or any other reason, the student is not paid or given credit for the time missed. A student is assigned at a specific department and can earn up to the allocated amount of FWS funds. The hourly pay rate is currently $13.73. Students can work up to12 hours per week during the Fall and Spring Semester. The student will work with their supervisor to determine their actual work schedule.

Students will be awarded FWS funds once they apply for a student position. All student applicants will be checked for FWS eligibility until all FWS funds are depleted.  Students who are eligible to participate in the FWS Program will receive an award of maximum earnings available for the academic school year. FWS does not offer any sick leave, vacation, holiday, or overtime pay. FWS is not applied directly to your tuition, fees and/or bookstore charges. FWS funds are disbursed monthly based on hours worked during any given pay period. These awards are not guaranteed; you must work in order to receive the funding. Students will be responsible to work the hours agreed upon between the student and their supervisor.

Federal Work-Study Job Postings

 

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