Some students get confused with work study, so here is what you need to know:
What is work study? It is a need-based program that provides eligibility to work part-time on or off-campus while pursuing your studies at Cornish. Your eligibility is determined by the information that we receive from your FAFSA.
How is it funded? If you are a legal resident, it is funded by the State of Washington and your employer, and your award is called State Work Study. Otherwise, it is funded by the federal government and your employer, and your award is called Federal Work Study.
How can I participate? First, you need to be eligible. To find out if you are or not, you can come in and talk with us or look at your Financial Aid Award on Compass. If you have a Work Study Award, you will then need to search for a job. It is your responsibility to find and get the job. Getting a work-study award does not guarantee you a job, and jobs are limited.
Finding a job. If you want to search for work study and non-work study positions, internships, or volunteer opportunities, you will need to register at College Central.
See STUDENT & ALUMNI REGISTRATION AND USE INSTRUCTIONS on College Central login page for more instructions.
Register.
Click on students.
Read information and announcements.
Go to register now link.
Create an access and ID password.
Continue registration.
From the homepage, select search for jobs/opportunities posted by my school.
Check work study box in job type field. Limit number of criteria to display more jobs.
Register.
Click on students.
Read information and announcements.
Go to register now link.
Create an access and ID password.
Continue registration.
From the homepage, select search for jobs/opportunities posted by my school.
Check work study box in job type field. Limit number of criteria to display more jobs.
When hired, what must I do? You must complete new hire paperwork with your employer and the financial aid office - for this paperwork, we are required to see your passport or Social Security card and a photo ID in person. If you don't have access to these, there are other documents that can be accepted - please come in and talk with us.
What is the difference between a work-study job and a regular part-time job? Some of the benefits of a work-study job are scheduling flexibility, working in your field of study, work-study earnings typically not increasing your FAFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC), eligibility for the State of Washington Food Stamp Program while you maintain your work study job, whether you are a legal resident or not.
How do I get paid? For an on-campus job, you and your supervisor keep track of hours worked on a timesheet you both sign on the 19th of the month and submit to the Financial Aid office. At Cornish, you receive a paycheck once a month at the end of the month (last business day). For an off-campus job, you do the same but according to your employer's payroll and timeline. You must be paid at least once a month.
How much can I earn? You can earn up to what you're eligible for - this amount varies from student to student, so if you would like to know you can come in and speak with us. You must be paid an hourly wage that is equal to an entry level non work-study position performing similar duties with the organization and, never less than the City of Seattle's minimum wage of $13.00 as of January 1, 2017. You can work a maximum of 19 hours per week during enrollment periods and up to 40 hours during the summer.
How is my pay applied to my tuition account? It is not. You receive a paycheck from your employer to use for your personal expenses.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Hello! We would love it if you wanted to comment with any thoughts or questions, but keep in mind that this blog is for general information. If you have questions about your financial aid package, please contact our office directly. You can find our contact information on Compass.
Please keep language civil and obscenity-free. All comments are being moderated.