FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM
General Information
The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) is a federally funded program and is awarded to eligible students through the Financial Aid Office at El Camino College. The FWS Program affords students with an opportunity to work on or off campus and earn money to supplement expenses not covered by grants or loans. To apply and participate in the FWS program, a student must enroll at least half time (6 units) during the fall and spring semesters, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), have federal eligibility and be offered a FWS work award
ANNOUNCEMENTS and Updates for students!
Getting a job for Summer 2011, Fall 2011 and Spring 2012
Begin by completing a 2011-12 FAFSA
Wait to get a 2011-12 award letter then complete the following forms:
New and returning student employees must complete both forms
On-Campus Employers Only
Managers, faculty and staff may hire approved FWS students to work in their respective departments
Hiring student employees
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Interview potential student employees
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Verify eligibility for new and returing students by requesting his/her FWS Referral/Approval Form
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Complete and return the Payroll Authorization Form to the Financial Aid Office for the student(s) you wish to employ
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Refer student(s) to the Human Resources Office, Admin 218, to complete hiring paperwork
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Wait to receive approval from HR before allowing student to work
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Ensure your student employees are supervised
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Make sure your student employees do no exceed their award
Off-Campus Employers
Off-campus employers may also participate as a partner in the El Camino College Federal Work Study Program (FWSP). Whether you are a private for profit company, non-profit organization or government agency, the FWSP can provide you with student employees representing different majors and experience backgrounds to assist you meet your employment needs. The employer share of student wages varies depending on the type of employer status. Please review the information below to determine your status and share of FWS obligation. If you think that your organization may benefit or if you are interested in partnering with El Camino College and the FWS Program please contact our FWS coordinators for additional information.
Non-Profit or Government Agencies
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Non-Profit or government agencies can receive up to 75% share of the FWS students hourly wages
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Contact the FWS Coordinator for additional assistantce
Private Companies
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Private for profit companies receive up to 50% share of the FWS students hourly wages
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Contact the FWS Coordinator for additional assistantce
Federal Work Study Program Benefits
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Talented students with various skill sets
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A subsidy of at least 50% towards the student employee hourly wages
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Free job postings to hire FWS students.
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Job site interviews
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Community partnership to El Camino College District
Documents Required to Employ A FWS Student
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El Camino College FWS Contract
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FWS Payroll Authorization
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Certificate of Insurance
FWS Coordinator Contact Information
Luis Mancia (310) 660-3593 Ext. 3496
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