Federal Work-Study Program

A financial aid opportunity for students to work on campus while earning money to help pay for their education. The program is designed to enhance professional growth through on-the-job experience.

Geographic Scope: United States (federal program)

Award Details:

• Pay rate equivalent to current Maryland minimum wage
• Provides on-campus employment experience

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Enrolled in a degree or certificate program
• Enrolled for a minimum of six (6) credit hours per semester
• Making satisfactory academic progress
• Not in default on a previous student loan or owe any overpayments on a grant or loan
• Be Pell eligible and have financial need

Alternative Campus Employment:
Students may also be hired directly by departments on campus with these requirements:

• U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Enrolled in an associate degree or certificate of proficiency program
• Enrolled for a minimum of three (3) credit hours per semester
• Making satisfactory academic progress (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0)

Contact Information:

• Career Services
• Brunkhorst Hall, Room 109
• Phone: 410-334-2903
• Email: careerservices@worwic.edu
• Wor-Wic Community College, 32000 Campus Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804
• Phone: 410-334-2800

Application Process

1. Complete an online application, or
2. Email careerservices@worwic.edu for more information and to apply

Required Qualifications for Federal Work-Study:

• U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen status
• Active enrollment in degree or certificate program
• Minimum 6 credit hours per semester
• Satisfactory academic progress
• Pell eligible with demonstrated financial need
• No outstanding student loan defaults or grant/loan overpayments

Required Qualifications for Direct Campus Employment:

• U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Enrollment in associate degree or certificate program
• Minimum 3 credit hours per semester
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0