Work Study

The financial aid office at Montgomery College coordinates two programs, Federal Work Study (FWS) and Student Assistant (SA) that provide employment for students. Jobs are located on and off-campus and offer students the opportunity to work in a part-time temporary capacity.

FWS and SA, as well as MC Internships, Co-op, and additional part-time jobs with private and non-profit employers can be found on-line at eJobs, an electronic job listing service provided by the college’s Student Employment Services. eJobs allows for the posting of resumes online. Assistance is offered in the preparation of a resume if needed.

Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program

The Federal Work-Study Program provides an opportunity for you to earn money to help pay education related expenses.

Program Features

• It allows you to work on or off campus in a field related to your course of study.
• You must apply for Federal financial aid for consideration.
• It is a need-based financial aid program.

Pay Rates

Pay rates range from $7.50/hour for on-campus employment to $9.00/hour for off-campus community service employment. Earnings are taxable; however, the amount you earn can be deducted from your income when applying for financial aid the next year.

Job Postings

Job openings are posted at the following locations on campus:

• Job boards outside each campus Student Financial Aid Office
• Job notebooks may be available inside each campus Student Financial Aid Office 
• Employment Services and Career and Transfer Center
• eJobs online 

If you are hired, there may be additional forms to complete.

Student Assistant Program (SA)

You may be eligible for this program if you do not qualify for the Federal Work Study program. Positions are on campus and have the same pay rate as on campus Federal Work Study jobs. Positions in the Student Assistant program are available based on the level of departmental College funding. If you have questions or would like to apply, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.