The federal work-study program is a need-based financial aid grant that provides part-time employment opportunities for eligible students.
About work-study
As a work-study student, you can choose between working on campus for Central Piedmont, working as a tutor for young learners through the America Reads / America Counts program, or working for one of Central Piedmont’s local non-profit partners. Federal work-study awards are limited by funding, availability of positions and completion of the HR onboarding process. Student employees can earn up to $15.53 per hour for on-campus positions and up to $18 per hour for off-campus positions, paid on the 15th of each month. Most students work 10–15 hours per week on average. However, the number of hours you can work depends on your total federal work-study award, your class schedule and your academic progress.
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Working on campus
After your financial aid file is complete, you have been accepted to the college, and you are awarded federal work-study, you will need to apply for a federal work-study position.
- To search and apply for available federal work-study positions at Central Piedmont, create a profile on the Central Piedmont Human Resources employment website.
- Select Search Jobs at Central Piedmont.
- On the Search Jobs page, enter Federal Work Study under Keyword or ReqID.
America Reads/America Counts
The America Reads/America Counts Grant is a federal work-study program that allows you to earn a portion of your education expenses while gaining work experience as a reading (America Reads) or math/science (America Counts) tutor at an elementary school.
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Community service work-study
Eligibility
To qualify for federal work-study programs, you must:
- show demonstrated financial need through the FAFSA
- be enrolled in at least six credit hours in an eligible program (for summer, be enrolled in at least one class)
- hold a high school diploma or GED certificate
- maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA (or 3.0 for America Reads/America Counts)
- maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress for federal financial aid
- possess skills required for position
- not be in default on a federal loan
