The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program provides those students with (federal) or without (institutional) financial need part-time work in order to earn money to help pay educational expenses. The amount of Work-Study award depends on the student's financial need (federal) and the availability of funds at Irvine Valley College. Pay rates may vary but will not be less than the current minimum wage.
Applying for Federal Work-Study Jobs
When applying for a Federal Work-Study job at Irvine Valley College, be sure to follow these steps:
- Complete the FAFSA application. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 units, have IVC as College of Record, and meet academic progress requirements.
- Contact the Financial Aid Office to sign up for the program. If you are preliminary eligible for the Federal Work-Study program as determined by the Federal Work-Study Coordinator, you will be invited by email to complete and submit the online employment application. Please note that being awarded Federal Work-Study is not a guarantee of employment.
- Students who have completed and submitted the online employment application successfully will potentially be screened and selected for an interview by prospective department(s) on campus. Your eligibility for Federal Work-Study will be determined at this time. If your financial aid file is not completed due to verification at this stage, you may not be screened or selected for an interview.
- Students who have been successfully interviewed and hired will be contacted by District Human Resources Department to begin the new-hire and onboarding process.
- After you have been cleared by District Human Resources Department, you will be provided with the Federal Work-Study Student Participation Agreement by the Federal Work-Study Coordinator. This agreement must be reviewed and electronically signed by the department manager/supervisor AND you before you can start working.
For additional information, please call the Financial Aid Office at 949-451-5287.
About Federal Student Financial Aid Programs
NOTICE — You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for any of the Federal programs. You must be a U.S citizen or an eligible non-citizen to qualify for aid. If you are in default on a student loan or owe a refund on a federal grant, you will not be eligible for federal student financial aid until the default is cleared or the overpayment repaid.