Federal Work Study

What is Federal Work-Study? 

Federal Work-Study (FWS) is one of several federal grants offered through the Financial Aid & Scholarships Department. In order to be considered for FWS, students must apply for and be eligible to receive Federal Financial Aid. 

Federal Work-Study offers students the opportunity to earn money through part-time employment. The program allows the student to gain work experience and pay for a portion of educational expenses as the award is earned. 

The FWS award specifies the total amount a student is eligible to earn for the academic year, July 1 through June 30. Rather than receiving a check at the beginning of each semester as with other grants, students receive their work-study award as earnings from their job in the form of a payroll check. 

 Eligibility 

To be eligible, you must: 

  • Apply for Financial Aid (https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa)
  • Have a completed financial aid file 
  • Have unmet financial need 
  • Be enrolled in at least six financial aid course eligible units at San Joaquin Delta College 
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Details on SAP

 

You are not guaranteed Federal Work Study if you check “yes” to having interest in work study on the FAFSA application or just because you are eligible for FWS. FWS jobs and funding are limited so we recommend you submit your FAFSA as early as possible. 

How to Apply for a Federal Work-Study job
Step 1: Submit a 23/24 FAFSA application

To complete and submit the FAFSA application, visit and follow the steps on the FAFSA Application website.

FAFSA Application Website

 

Step 2: Financial Aid File Completion

Check your tasks in MyDelta by logging into you  MyDelta Dashboard 

See your Task in MyDelta

Step 3: Complete the Federal Work Study Interest Form

To sign up to be notified when new work Study position are available, please complete the following form.

Federal Work Study Interest Form

After submission your name will be added to our list, and we will contact you via your Delta student email.

Step 4: Review Open Jobs 

Review the list of Federal Work Study (FWS) JOB OPENINGS and contact the supervisor of the position you are interested in either by phone or via email. 

Job Openings by Department:

Update: 11/13/2023

Department / Academic TrAC / Area Job title / (Position(s) Available)  Details / Pay
Admission and Records - Main Office Clerical Aide / (3) Job Details
Athletics - Main Office General Helper / (6) Job Details
Arts, Humanities, & Multimedia TrAC - Box Office General Helper / (2) Job Details
Arts, Humanities, & Multimedia TrAC - Library General Helper / (6) Job Details
CalWORKs General Helper / (2) Job Details
Child Development Center (CDC) - Main Office General Helper / (4) Job Details
Community Education/WTI - STEM Lab Lab Aide / (6) Job Details
Counseling & Special Services- Main Office Clerical Aide / (5) Job Details
Counseling & Special Services- Puente Clerical Aide / (4) Job Details
CTE & Workforce Development - Main Office General Helper / (5) Job Details
Delta Connect Center - Main Office General Helper / (12) Job Details
Disability Support Programs & Service (DSPS) - Media Services General Helper / (3) Job Details
Disability Support Programs & Service (DSPS) - Main Office General Helper / (10) Job Details
Empowerment Resource Center - Main Office General Helper / (2) Job Details
Health and Fitness TrAC - Physical Education General Helper / (10) Job Details
Athletics - Main Office General Helper I / (4) Job Details
Athletics - Main Office Clerical Aide / (3) Job Details
Athletics - Main Office General Helper / (2) Job Details
Marketing and Communications - Main Office General Helper / (2) Job Details
Mountain House Campus (Mountain House , CA) - Main Office Clerical Aide / (3) Job Details
Science, Engineering, Computer Science, and Math - MESA Program  General Helper / (1) Job Details
Tutoring - Goleman Tutoring Center - Front Desk General Helper / (2) Job Details
Outreach with Relations and Schools - Main Office General Helper / (4) Job Details
Financial Aid and Scholarships - Main Office General Helper / (4) Job Details
Agriculture - Horticulture Center General Helper / (10) Job Details
Black Excellence & Enrichment Academy General Helper / (3) Job Details
Maintenance & Operations  General Helper / (3i Job Details

 

Step 5: What to bring to your Job Interview

Bring the following to your interview: 

  • Your Delta College Financial Aid Award Notice (must include Federal Work Study award)
  • Your course eligibility to confirm enrollment in six (6) Financial Aid eligible units
  • Any other documents requested by the department such as a resume

Questions About FWS?

Send comments, questions or suggestions about Federal Work Study to Alma Ponce.