Federal Work Study Employment
Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) offers Federal Work Study (FWS) Student Employment.
Financial Aid is responsible for administrating Federal Work-Study (FWS) and Human Resources supports this function.
Contact Information
Employment related
541.867.8515
Eligibility Guidelines
- Be a degree-seeking student at
- Attend college at least half-time (6 or more credits).
- Obtain a Federal Work Study award on Financial Aid Offer Letter
- Be eligible to work and provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress according to policy requirements located online at https://oregoncoast.edu/sap/.
FWS Employment Benefits
- Provides job opportunities for students in need of financial assistance to meet college costs.
- Provides opportunities to gain skills that will enhance future educational and career goals.
- Provides beneficial resume’ building experience and
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Overview
Students receive FWS based on financial need and eligibility requirements. The program’s intention is to assist students in obtaining jobs that will help defray the cost of their education and provide students with training to increase employability upon graduation. Students are encouraged, as much as possible, to seek student employment related to their degree or career destination. Earnings are not considered when calculating financial need for future financial aid.
Work-Study is a first come, first served program with limited funding. It is important to apply early.
FWS Student Employees and Supervisors
If you are currently a Federal Work Study Student employee or the supervisor of a Student Employee, please review the full FWS Handbook here!
Joy Gutknecht
Director of Human Resources
Administration