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Federal Work-Study

The federal work-study program offers on and off-campus employment opportunities to current NWACC students with a financial need. If you are granted work study, you may work up to 19 hours per week while school is in session to pay for your tuition, books and fees.

Eligibility

Work-study qualifications:

  • Have a financial need (as demonstrated by your FAFSA)
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen (permanent resident)
  • Be enrolled at NWACC at least half-time (minimum 6 units)
  • You meet satisfactory academic progress requirements 
  • You are not in default on a student loan or owe a grant repayment.

Work-Study Jobs and Wages

The work-study program encourages community service and work related to your course of study. Your job may be on or off campus. On-campus jobs involve working for a variety of NWACC offices. Examples include working for the Pauline Whittaker Library, the Marketing department, or the Office of Admissions and Records. Off-campus work-study jobs vary, but they all have to be in the public interest. Usually, they will be with a private nonprofit organization or a public agency.

Your federal work-study wages will be at least the current federal minimum wage, but it may be higher, depending on the type of work you do and the skills required. At NWACC, the minimum federal work-study hourly wage is $11.25 - $11.75 per hour. Your total federal work-study award depends on when you apply, your level of need, and the funds available at NWACC.

Starting Your Work-Study Job

Awarded federal work-study? Use the steps below to help you get started!

1. Find a Job You're Interested in

Once you have been awarded federal work-study, it is your responsibility to find a work-study job. See opportunities listed below.

2. Contact the Supervisor

When you find a job that you're interested in, contact the supervisor of the position to let them know of your interest.

3. Upon Hire

Once the financial aid office has verified your eligibility, you will be asked to complete a new hire packet and background check. The sooner the information is submitted, the sooner you can start working and earning your work-study wages!

 

Work-Study Jobs

BENTONVILLE CAMPUS

Testing Center Clerk:

  • Check in students who are taking the Accuplacer, NWACC course exams and community exams.
  • Assist students with making appointments
  • Answer phone calls and emails
  • Assist with office maintenance

View job description.

Public Safety Security Officer:

  • Patrolling assigned areas of campus
  • Provide assistance and information to campus members and visitors
  • Assist DPS with day-today functions

View job description.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Washington County Admissions Processing Support:

  • Assist with document handling including retrieving, scanning and/or electronically saving student documents
  • Assist with reviewing and/or processing admissions related documents
  • Provide appropriate referrals to other departments within the college
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

View job description.

BRIGHTWATER

None available at this time 

OTHER LOCATIONS

Curatorial Team Support

  • Research objects and resources managed by the curatorial department
  • Opportunities to research independently and continue building artist files
  • While much of the work is self-guided, work study students are expected to pro-actively update their supervisor regarding progress on projects
    and challenges
  • Contribute to timeline around the history of Alfred Stieglitz Collection citing primary sources.
  • Draw upon and contribute to an annotated bibliography covering topics related to the Stieglitz Collection, scanning, and organizing materials to
    support future research.
  • Advance writing skills, develop critical thinking in analyzing primary materials, and deepen knowledge around the history of Fisk, the Stieglitz Collection, and the museum field.
  • Student workers are expected to actively participate in meetings and other professional opportunities.

View job description.

Children’s Library Assistant

  • Assisting with the preparation, set-up, and clean-up of children's programs
  • Shelving library materials and maintaining shelf order
  • Maintaining organization of department
  • Reviewing materials for damage and cleaning items as needed
  • Creating themed book bundles
  • Special projects and other duties as assigned

View job description.