Federal Work-Study
Approximately 160 part-time jobs were awarded last year
to students who requested work-study on their financial
aid applications. Work-study funds are limited, so
preference is given to eligible students in the order
that their financial aid applications are completed. If
you would like to know if you are eligible for FWS,
please call or come by our office. If you have been
awarded FWS funds, you must work to earn the funds in
order to receive the funds. If you are looking for a
job, we have a list of departments allocated FWS funds
for the current year. Just call or come by if you are
interested in one. If you have been awarded FWS funds
and are unable to earn the total amount, you may turn
your FWS funds into loans.
A limited number of off-campus community service jobs
are available in our FWS program. These positions are at
a higher wage rate than on-campus jobs, and involve
work, which benefits the community rather than the
College. We select applicants on a first-come,
first-served basis, giving preference to first-year
students who have past experience in a community service
program, or in other volunteer work, or who can
otherwise demonstrate commitment to community service.
Currently, the community service jobs are only available
during the summer months. If interested, applications
are available in the FAO, beginning in February.
"Community Service" is work, which improves the quality
of life for community residents, particularly low-income
individuals, or solves particular problems related to
their needs.
The agency which we contract with is the
Memphis Leadership Foundation/Multi-National
Ministries.
The work-study wage rate is currently $11 - $15 per
hour. During the school year you may average no more
than 20 hours of work per week. Most students work less
than 10 hours per week. You will be paid by check at the
end of each month for work actually performed during the
month.
Our Financial Aid Office staff will help you with the
work-study procedures. If interested, please email
Financial Aid at
cgarner@sco.edu
or call the FA office at (901) 722-3207 or (800)
238-0180.
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