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Work-Study (Find a Job on Campus)
There are jobs available on campus for eligible students.
Work-study quick facts
| Name | Federal Work-Study |
| Type and source | Need-based, provided by the Federal Government |
| Financial aid amount | Varies |
| How to apply | |
| Renewal | Annually |
Important information about work-study
- The work-study program provides part-time jobs to help you pay your education costs.
- Work-study funds are limited, therefore priority is given to students who demonstrate the highest financial need.
- You must maintain a 2.0 GPA and enroll in at least half-time while participating in work-study.
- You are required to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
- You are limited to a maximum of 20 hours of work per week through work-study.
- Consideration will be given to renewal students who meet all federal financial aid eligibility requirements.
- If you are working at a Contra Costa Community College District college campus you are subject to district hiring policies.
- You must not begin working until you have received notification from Financial Aid that your hiring process is complete and you award was approved.
Benefits of being employed through work-study
- Your salary is funded by the government and Diablo Valley College,
- Flexible work schedule that prioritizes school,
- Great opportunity to gain work experience while in school,
- Income earned does not count towards the Student Aid Index calculation,
- Wages vary depending on position,
- Jobs are on or off campus.
DVC online job board
Students who are interested in the Federal Work-Study Program are encouraged to:
- Complete the Federal Work Study Eligibility form to have the Financial Aid office check your federal work-study eligibility, and
- Check out Federal Work Study Virtual Bulletin Board to learn about departments that are currently hiring federal work-study positions
- Access Handshake at DVC to search and apply for open work-study positions.
All financial aid students are required to check their DVC student email account through InSite on a regular basis in order to receive notifications, file status updates, announcements, and further instructions from the Financial Aid Office.
Financial Aid school codes:
- DVC FAFSA Federal School Code: 001191
- DVC CA DREAM Act Application School Code: 00119100
Contact Financial Aid
Contact
Telephone: 925-969-2009
Email: financialaid@dvc.edu
Fax: 925-691-1132
Office location: SSC building, first floor Pleasant Hill campus map
Office location
Admissions and Records, San Ramon campus map