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Types of Student Employment

Work-study

    • Departments will be reimbursed for the federal or state portion of the wages earned by the
      student
    • Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 academic credit hours – refer to Minimum Enrollment
      Requirements for more details
    • Maximum of 20 hours worked per week (new hour limit effective 4/27/2019)
    • Non-profit community agencies – You may not hire students and assign them work for any nonDelta organization. Contact Career Development Office to obtain and sign a written agreement
    • Cost center is responsible for 25% of student wages

Non-work-study

    • Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 academic credit hours
    • Maximum of 20 hours worked per week (new hour limit effective 4/27/2019)
    • Cost center is responsible for 100% of the student wages

International students

    • Must be in compliance with your F-1 Student Visa (See International Advisor to confirm).
    • Prior to beginning on campus employment, a U.S. Social Security card must be obtained.
    • Maximum of 20 hours worked per week (new hour limit effective 4/27/2019)
    • Can only work on campus
    • Must be a current Delta College student and have declared Delta College as their institution
      authorized to attend by the US Department of Homeland Security- Immigration and Customs
      Enforcement
    • Cost center is responsible for 100% of the student wages

Work-study program

What is work-study?

The Federal work-study program provides job leads for students who need financial assistance to attend
college. Students receive bi-weekly paychecks which can be used at the discretion of the student.
Delta College has both on-campus and off-campus Work-Study positions. Off-campus positions include
non-profit organizations such as schools, libraries, social service, recreation, youth and other community
service organizations.

Who is eligible for work-study?

Eligibility for Work-Study is determined by completing and submitting the FAFSA (Free Application for
Federal Aid) form (located on the Portal). Code 002251 must be listed in step 6 on the form. To be
eligible a student must demonstrate financial need, be at least a half-time student (enrolled in a
minimum of 6 credits) and be a citizen or permanent resident.

How does a student apply for work-study?

They must complete the FAFSA form and indicate they are interested in the Work-Study Program. The
Financial Aid Office will notify them of their Work-Study eligibility.

Work-study awards/funds

Work-Study awards are usually granted for the Fall and Winter Semesters and may continue for Spring
Semester depending on funding and student eligibility requirements being met. Work-Study students
will have individual limits based on enrollment and eligibility.