Federal Work-Study Program

This need-based employment program is available summer, fall, winter and spring terms each award year. Students must reapply by submitting the FAFSA and demonstrating eligibility each year to receive it.

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 Federal Work-Study 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

  • File for Federal Student Aid (through FAFSA process) and complete Global Financial Aid process. 
  • ~ NEW STUDENTS ~ Apply for one or more of the FWS positions via www.cgcc.edu/jobs - Federal Work Study Program (CGCC Students Only)
  • ~ RETURNING FWS Students ~ Contact your FWS Supervisor, if returning to the same position.  If applying for a new position, follow the same process for New Students.
  • The Financial aid staff will review your application, verify your eligibility, and notify the FWS supervisor about your interest in the position.
  • THe FWS supervisor will reach out to you for an interview.
  • Monitor your CGCC student email for updates.
  • If hired, complete the Global Federal Work Study Application and sign the FWS Student Employment Agreement with your supervisor.
  • Email both forms to Financial Aid via financialaid@cgcc.edu
  • Email Human Resources to complete the onboarding process BEFORE you start working!!!
     

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

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.

Federal Work-Study Opportunities

Below is a list of College departments and a brief description of possible tasks required for each work study position. Not all departments will have work-study positions available each year or each term. 

Cooking, customer service, food prep, and cleaning.

**MUST have an Oregon food handlers card.**

Supervisor: Tammy Huffman - thuffman@cgcc.edu

Supports CGCC's for-credit ceramic program and classes.  Duties include reclaiming and reclycling used clay; organizing maintaining tools and workspaces in studio; handling and processing ceramics pieces and mentoring student in basic studio rules and etiquette. 

**MUST be able to lift 25lbs regularly and stand for moderate periods of time.**

Supervisor: Leigh Hancock - lhancock@cgcc.edu

Provides hands-on support to the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program by assisting instructors, maintaining classroom and training equipment, and supporting program operations.  This role helps ensure a safe, organized, and efficient learning environment for EMT students while allowing the student aid to gain practical experience in emergency medical services.

Supervisor: Bryan Sanchez Lopez - bsanchezlopez@cgcc.edu

Lecture rough editing, inventory, tutoring.

Supervisor: Jim Pytel - jpytel@cgcc.edu

Helps support the daily operations of the campus food pantry stocking shelves, organizing inventory, and assisting community with their basic food needs.

Supervisor: Tiffany Prince - tprince@cgcc.edu

Help make the Library and Learning Commons (LLC) inclusive and welcoming by greeting patrons, managing material and requests, and providing support for faculty, students, and staff.

Supervisor: Lynn Durkee - ldurkee@cgcc.edu

Support the operational functions within the Nursing and Heatlh Occupations office.  Provide hands-on experience in the Nursing program's office in an academic setting, foster development in maintaining office supplies, equipment, and the space with the potential to enhance the understanding of the office management in the health professional field.

Supervisor: Ezra C. Holston - eholston@cgcc.edu
 

Support the operational functions in skills lab and classroom.  This position is designed to provide hands-on experience in a Nursing skills lab and equipment in an academic setting, foster development in maintaining equipment, supplies  and the space in a nursing skills lab and classroom to enhance the understanding of the health professions field.

Supervisor: Gillian Nelson - gnelson@cgcc.edu

Assist the Outreach and Communications office with office and telephone work.   

Supervisor: Jessica Griffin-Conner - jconner@cgcc.edu

A Peer Tutor is a current student who facilitates independent student learning through subject matter tutoring (either online, face-to-face, or hybrid) to their fellow peers.  Their specific purpose is in clarifying specific course content, assessing and addressing barriers to academic progress, fostering confidence, and teaching effective study habits and problem-solving skills.

**MUST be a current student enrolled in at least 6 credits who passed with a B or higher in the course they wish to tutor in.**

Supervisor: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt - mbarrera-betancourt@cgcc.edu

Helping with Science Lab organization and clean up.  Labeling, organizing, washing glassware, setting up equipment and supplies.

Supervisor: Rob Kovacich - rkovacich@cgcc.edu

Support the operational functions within the simulation lab.  This position is designed to provide hands-on experience in a simulation lab in an academic setting, foster development in maintaining simulation equipment, supplies, simulation lab space with the potential to enhance understanding of simulation in the health professional field.

Supervisor: Terri Tuthill - ttuthill@cgcc.edu

Assist with Student Life operations, supports resource management, and helps with event coordination.  Assists with the operation of the Food Pantry as needed.

**MUST be able to life more than 25 pounds**

Supervisor: Tiffany Prince - tprince@cgcc.edu

Assist Student Services staff with clerical work.

**MUST be dependable and trustworthy, adhere to privacy laws regarding student records.

Supervisor: Nicole Hughes - nhughes@cgcc.edu

Complete training to protctor GED and EMT testing at the CGCC testing center.

**MUST be 18 and able to pass the proctor exam.  Appropriate materials and guidance will be provided.

Supervisor - Anne Kelly - akelly@cgcc.edu

Supports CGCC's Writing and Literature program through student mentoring, research, and organizational skills.

**Must have strong writing skills and good organization and time management skills.

Supervisor - Leigh Hancock - lhancock@cgcc.edu