College Work Study
College Work Study is a need-based financial aid program that offers eligible students funds earned through part-time, on-campus, or off-campus employment. This program provides students the opportunity to earn their own money, find a position that prioritizes their class schedule and study needs, and gain valuable professional skills needed for future employment opportunities. Students can work up to 19 hours per week based on their individual financial aid budget at our hourly rate of $15.33 per hour.
Starting September 1, 2024, the pay rate will increase to $16.29 per hour as approved by the Alamo Colleges Board.
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Eligibility
- Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid and any additional verification requirements.
- Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours within their degree plan.
- Students must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
- Students must have room for need based aid in their Cost of Attendance (COA).
- Students must accept their Work Study award via ACES by September 23rd. View ACES tutorial.
If you do not see the Work Study award offered via ACES, you can determine your eligibility by visiting the Financial Aid office or by submitting a work study application for your selected Home Campus.
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Types of Work Study
On-Campus Work-Study
Campus jobs are available across our five colleges or supporting offices. Your role may serve your fellow students, faculty, or staff. Complete the steps below to begin your work study journey at the Alamo Colleges today!
1. Accept your Work Study award on ACES at the beginning of the semester.
2. Submit a job application for your campus at alamo.edu/jobs
→ Select Student Employment → Work-Study On Campus → and select your Home Campus application to begin
3. Our HR department will contact you to complete New Hire paperwork once your financial aid eligibility has been verified.
4. Next, hiring departments will contact you to set up interviews.
5. Once hired, review the Work Study Student Handbook.
Community Work-Study
Community jobs are available at non-profit agencies and school districts. Your role would serve citizens, public school students, or teachers.
1. Apply at: alamo.edu/jobs
→ Select Student Employment → Work-Study Off Campus → and select your Home Campus to begin
2. Then go to alamo.edu/careerprep for a complete list of employers and pick two CWS job choices you are interested in
3. Follow the posted instructions to submit a CWS Resume in correct format & your two job choices to kdriscoll2@alamo.edu
4. Next, employers will contact you to set up interviews
5. Once hired, review the Work Study Student Handbook