Federal Work Study Program

Eligibility

To be eligible, students must:

• Submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) each year
• Complete the GLOBAL financial aid process
• Have unmet need equivalent to the amount of work study offered (students cannot be awarded over their Cost of Attendance)
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress each term
• Be enrolled at least half time (6 or more credits) each eligible term

Employment opportunities may be available on campus in The Dalles and Hood River. Students may begin working only after FWS has been offered and accepted. Students may earn up to $1,100 per term with a maximum of $4,400 per award year, depending on terms of attendance and eligibility.   The average work study award per term is $500-$1100.

Steps to Receiving Federal Work-Study

1. File for Federal Student Aid (through FAFSA process) and complete Global Financial Aid process. 
2. Look for position openings below and contact the supervisor listed for availability.
3. Email financialaid@cgcc.edu the Federal Workstudy Application. Financial aid staff will review and verify your eligibility and notify you. Check your student email.

For more information about the Columbia Gorge Community College Federal Work Study program, please contact financial aid staff at financialaid@cgcc.edu or make an appointment.  

Columbia Gorge Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. For accommodations, please contact Shayna Dahl, Student Support Services Coordinator, at (541) 506-6046, 711 relay, or sdahl@cgcc.edu.