The Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federally-funded aid program that provides on-campus work positions to qualifying Long Beach City College students. Students must meet the financial aid requirements to qualify for a position and can apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application.

Students

To apply for Federal Work Study, please submit a FAFSA application as early as October 1 of each year. Awards are based on when the FAFSA application was submitted and when all required documents are received. Funds are limited.

• Through the Federal Work Study (FWS) program, students work 15 hours per week on campus starting at the California minimum wage.
• Wages earned through FWS are based on need and not counted when determining your eligibility for financial aid when you reapply. Off-campus job earnings are considered income.
• A minimum of half-time enrollment (6 units) is required.
• Students must reapply each school year and can work as they remain eligible. This includes making satisfactory academic progress.

NOTE: FWS has limited funding. Not all students who apply will be selected to participate in the program.

Interest card

Student interested in Federal Work-Study for the upcoming academic year, please:

1. Log into your Viking Portal account,
2. Navigate to the Financial Aid section,
3. Select the “My Housing an Work” tile.  There, you can indicate you interest in Federal Work-Study and choose the departments you’d like to work for. 

If awarded, Federal Work-Study will be included in your Financial Aid Award Letter. 

Student Employment Handbook

Student Employee Handbook

Departments who are hiring FWS students

2024-2025 Hiring Departments

Hiring Process

1. Complete a 2024-2025 FAFSA Application
2. Visit your Viking Portal and select the departments that align with your interests
3. Contact the department you are interested in to schedule an interview
4. Submit all required documents to the Financial Aid Office for processing

Supervisors

Supervisors are encouraged to consider student workers as students first in scheduling and allowing time off for studying and tests.

Important Reminders:

• Not all returning applicants are awarded FWS.
• Please ensure that your student has been awarded FWS. Please DO NOT allow an FWS student to start until you receive an approval email from Financial Aid.

How to participate in the FWS program 

• Attend the mandatory supervisor orientation.
• Submit a completed FWS Position Request Form by the announced deadline of 06/30/2024.

Recruiting and Hiring Processes

FWS Assignment Notice, 2024-2025

Supervising FWS Students

Student Employee Handbook
Assignment Details, 2024-2025
List of Department Codes 2024-2025

Timekeeping

Timesheet Template, 2024-2025
Timekeeping Calendar 2024-2025
Emergency Loan Request
TARS Entry for Sick Pay
Entering Timecards on TARS