CalWORKs-Work-Study 

Students in the CalWORKs Program are referred by a CalWORKs counselor to Ana Greenberg, Career Services Advisor.   She facilitates student employment procedures, manages budget requirements, monitors student payroll, and completes student employment verifications.  The initial student appointment is to assess work skills and start job search.  Whenever possible work study placement is related to students' educational goals.

To work under CalWORKs Work Study students must be enrolled in at least 6 units for Spring and Fall semesters and at in 3 units for Winter and Summer sessions.

Students may work up to 19.5 hrs. per week during Spring and Fall semesters, and up to 25 hrs. per week during Winter and Summer Sessions.  The scheduled work hours of a student are based on the needs of the hiring department.

Federal Work-Study 

To work under Federal Work Study students must be enrolled in at least 6 units for Spring and Fall semesters.  Check with the Financial Aid Office for Winter and Summer session unit requirements.  These jobs are funded through the Federal Work-Study Program, a federal financial aid program obtained by completing the FAFSA application and eligibility.  If eligible, students are awarded federal work study funds by the Financial Aid Office for the current fiscal year.

Student Help 

To work under Student Help students must be enrolled in 12 units or more during Spring and Fall semesters.  Winter and Summer session regulations vary according to the number of units completed the previous semester.  These jobs are funded by the hiring department.

Income Reporting 

CalWORKs students working on campus must report their earned income in their CW-7 Form.  Income earned through CalWORKs Work Study is exempt for cash aid calculation.  However, it must be reported every month.