Procedure VI.6001.A.b, Federal and Texas Work Study Student Employees

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Policy VI.6001.A, Financial Aid

Procedures

To qualify for employment under Federal or Texas Work Study, students must have Federal or Texas Work Study eligibility and be enrolled and regularly attending classes at San Jacinto College. During the fall and spring semesters, Federal and Texas Work Study student employees must be taking a course load of at least six (6) credits or the comparable hours in a clock-hour program.

Student who do not qualify for Federal and Texas Work Study employment may qualify for budgeted part- time employment (see the Career Services website).

If students qualify for employment under Federal and Texas Work Study, students may be affected by class breaks, summer employment, and other changes that may have an impact on student eligibility.  Students are encouraged to visit their campus Financial Aid Office for more information.

Definitions

Federal Work Study (FWS): refers to a college providing part-time jobs for undergraduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn federally-funded money to pay for educational expenses.

Texas Work Study: also refers to a college providing part-time jobs to eligible students with financial need.  Eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to: having Texas residency, enrolling in courses at least half-time, and not receiving an athletic scholarship.