A look at STLCC’s Federal Work-Study program
BY: BEATRICE JOHNSON
Staff Writer
Anyone who has completed the 2024-25 FAFSA and is a part-time student may be eligible for part-time employment through the Federal Work-Study Program. While there is no GPA requirement for incoming freshmen, returning students require a 2.0 GPA or above to apply for employment through the Federal Work-Study program. The Federal Work-Study program offers part-time positions for students with financial needs.
These positions allow students to earn extra money while remaining responsible for their education, says Ashley Kozar, the District Coordinator of the Federal Work-Study program at STLCC.
“Being a student myself, I think a benefit of work-study is that you’re dealing with a supervisor who understands you can’t work while in class and recognizes the importance of your education,” says Kozar.
While there aren’t any positions currently open, Kozar says that a waitlist is still open for students interested in applying. “Once the academic year begins on July 1, we start hiring, so we are on a waitlist right now,” she continued “however I still encourage students to put in their application, since there may be a point we may be able to hire additionally with the beginning of the semester, or into the upcoming semester.”
There are a variety of positions that can be filled with varying time commitments. While some students may be working up to 20 hours with the program, Kozar says that many students will work less than that based on their needs and the available hours in the department.
While the advising department assists in the application and hiring process for this program, students will work with a separate supervisor on a department-by-department basis, and as such, there are different ways to be prepared for each position. Kozar does advise, no matter the position, to have a copy of your schedule handy to better inform your potential employer of your availability.
Students can come to enrollment services if they need assistance with completing the application for the program, or they can complete the application online using the QR code found in the article. Some departments that frequently recruit new employees include the horticulture department, the campus life office, and the Student Advocacy and Resource Office.
Kozar does warn that though Work-Study positions may take place at your place of education, it is still a job and has similar rules and expectations. Expect a possible change in requirements for things like dress code, and be sure to call in if you are going to be late and/or miss a shift, as unlike some classes, reliable attendance is expected for most, if not all positions.
Those interested are invited to complete the application on the STLCC website or through the QR code below.
