Student Employment Program

Federal Work-Study Student Assistant Employment Opportunity

Program Description

Federal Work-Study, also referred to as FWS, is one of the three major federal student aid programs from the U.S. Department of Education.  It is designed to provide part-time employment to students who have established significant financial need according to federal guidelines.  The federal government pays a percentage of the student's salary; the school pays the remainder.  FWS is part of the total financial aid package and is not intended to be the sole source of assistance.  Many students either seek a position related to their career objective or seek positions that offer skill development.  In either case, the FWS Program is intended to provide a balance between the interests of the student and the needs of the department.

Program Requirements

In order to qualify, you must:

1. Completion of FAFSA application
2. You MUST be awarded federal work-study
3. You MUST accept your federal work-study award upon receiving
4. Must complete an online employment application
   • Include any employment or volunteer history you have
   • Federal Work-Study Award Letter confirming you have been awarded.
   • Class schedule must be attached to the application

Upcoming FWS Student Assistant Job Fairs - by invitation only!

*Registration for the event(s) is required and will be verified.

Need help applying online?

Use our Student Employment Guide to learn how to apply.

CalWORKS Student Assistant Employment Opportunity

Program Description

The CalWORKs Program at OCC serves and supports parenting students who are receiving county-of-residence CalWORKs benefits (cash aid/public cash assistance/welfare) for themselves and their dependent children living in the household. The intent of the CalWORKs college work study component is to assist parenting students gain valuable work experience, support the costs of postsecondary education, and is an allowable activity for county Welfare-to-Work participation requirements. Student-parents may have the opportunity to work in a variety of campus departments, and if possible, in an area related to their academic and career goals.   

Program Requirements

In order to qualify, you must be:

1. A CalWORKs student-parent, enrolled in the Orange Coast College CalWORKs Program
2. Maintain positive enrollment in a minimum of six (6) units each primary semester (Fall and Spring)
3. Meet satisfactory academic standing and progress
4. Must complete an online employment application
   • Include any employment or volunteer history you have
   • Class schedule showing a minimum of 6 units of enrollment must be attached to the application

5. Completion of FAFSA application (international students excluded from this requirement)

Upcoming Student Assistant Job Fairs

Need help applying online?

Use our Student Employment Guide to learn how to apply.

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