If you are offered work study as part of your financial aid award, you can apply for a part-time work study job on campus to help you pay for college.
Work Study Quick Facts
- Work study is need-based, provided by the federal government.
- The amount you can earn through work study varies.
- You can work a maximum of 20 hours per week through work study.
- You must maintain a 2.0 GPA and be enrolled at least half-time while participating in work study.
- To apply for work study:
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and indicate "yes" to being interested in federal work study to be considered for an award.
- Complete the Federal Work-Study Eligibility Form.
- Work study is eligible for annual renewal.
Benefits of Work Study Employment
- 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 your Student Aid Index (SAI)
- Wages vary depending on position
- Jobs are on or off campus
DVC Online Job Board
If federal work study is offered in your financial aid award, you can begin applying for jobs through our online job boards.
- Check out Federal Work Study Virtual Bulletin Board to learn about departments that are currently hiring federal work-study positions.
- Access Jobs and Internships to search and apply for open work-study positions.
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- Work study funds are limited, therefore priority is given to students who demonstrate the highest financial need.
- You are required to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
- 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.
Financial Aid Status Updates
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