If you have financial need then you may be offered Federal Work Study (FWS) aid. FWS may be included in your financial aid awards. If you accept your FWS aid, then you will need to be employed in a student job. Your wages for a student job may be paid through FWS aid.
Federal Work Study Jobs
- Admissions- customer service and clerical support
- Arts and Sciences- clerical support
- Business and Public Services- clerical support
- Computer Services- customer service and technical support
- Early Learning Center- child care
- Engineering and Industrial Technologies- clerical support
- Financial Aid- customer service and clerical support
- Instructional and technical laboratory support
- Job Store- customer service (off-campus)
- Kern Center- clerical support
- Library services support
- Math tutors at local elementary schools (off-campus)
- Peer tutors
- Reading tutors at local elementary schools (off-campus)
- Student Activity Center- customer service
- Student Records Office- customer service and clerical support
Federal Work Study Student Wages
| Student Work Study Positions |
Salary Per Hour |
| Aide |
$7.30 |
| Assistant |
$7.30 |
| Technician |
$7.30 |
| Advanced Technician |
$8.30 |
| Off Campus Literacy Tutors |
$11.00 |
How to Apply for Federal Work Study
If you are eligible and want to receive Federal Work Study aid, then you need to apply for student employment. Complete a student employment application and submit it along with a resume and reference list to the Career Services Office in A200. All student employment position postings are located on the Thunder Job Board.
Download Student Employment Application
Career Services Can Work for You
The Career Services Department can also help you find the student employment opportunities that are right for you. Visit our Career Services page to find out more.
Questions? Contact us.
If you need additional help with the Financial Aid application process or have questions about the Federal Work Study Program, please contact the Financial Aid Department at 1-866-AT-TERRA (866-288-3772) ext. 2344. You can also send an email to Terra Community College Financial Aid.