Federal Work Study
College Work Study is a need-based financial aid program that offers eligible students funds earned through part-time, on-campus, or off-campus employment. This program provides students the opportunity to earn their own money, find a position that prioritizes their class schedule and study needs, and gain valuable professional skills needed for future employment opportunities. Students can work up to 19 hours per week based on their individual financial aid budget at our hourly rate of $15.33 per hour.
Starting September 1, 2024, the pay rate will increase to $16.29 per hour as approved by the Alamo Colleges Board.
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Eligibility
- Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid and any additional verification requirements.
- Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours within their degree plan.
- Students must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
- Students must have room for need based aid in their Cost of Attendance (COA).
- Students must accept their Work Study award via ACES by September 23rd. View ACES tutorial.
If you do not see the Work Study award offered via ACES, you can determine your eligibility by visiting the Financial Aid office or by submitting a work study application for your selected Home Campus.
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Types of Work Study
On-Campus Work-Study
Campus jobs are available across our five colleges or supporting offices. Your role may serve your fellow students, faculty, or staff. Complete the steps below to begin your work study journey at the Alamo Colleges today!
1. Accept your Work Study award on ACES at the beginning of the semester.
2. Submit a job application for your campus at alamo.edu/jobs
→ Select Student Employment → Work-Study On Campus → and select your Home Campus application to begin
3. Our HR department will contact you to complete New Hire paperwork once your financial aid eligibility has been verified.
4. Next, hiring departments will contact you to set up interviews.
5. Once hired, review the Work Study Student Handbook.
Community Work-Study
Community jobs are available at non-profit agencies and school districts. Your role would serve citizens, public school students, or teachers.
1. Apply at: alamo.edu/jobs
→ Select Student Employment → Work-Study Off Campus → and select your Home Campus to begin
2. Then go to alamo.edu/careerprep for a complete list of employers and pick two CWS job choices you are interested in
3. Follow the posted instructions to submit a CWS Resume in correct format & your two job choices to kdriscoll2@alamo.edu
4. Next, employers will contact you to set up interviews
5. Once hired, review the Work Study Student Handbook
Work Study FAQs
Work Study opportunities are located at various departments across your college campus, along with a number of opportunities at off-site Alamo Colleges District Support Offices, and with non-profit organizations around the San Antonio area.
All students are required to accept their Work Study award option on ACES before they can be employed at the Alamo Colleges.
If you do not complete this step by the start of the semester on September 23rd, you risk having your Work Study award cancelled.
Yes, there is limited funding available for the summer. Eligible students who are interested in continuing employment after the spring semester may be able to work in summer based upon availability of funds and departmental needs.
Students must meet the following requirements for summer eligibility:
- Check with supervisor for position availability.
- Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 summer hours.
- Be in good SAP standing.
- Complete the upcoming academic year’s FAFSA and any verification requirements.
- Be enrolled in a minumum of 6 hours for the upcoming fall semester.
To make any changes to your direct deposit, or if you wish to begin receiving your wages via direct deposit rather than a mailed paper check, please contact payroll by email at dst-BannerPayroll@alamo.edu or by phone at 210-485-0370.
Yes, work study earnings are taxable and must be reported on your IRS Income Tax Return (a W-2 is issued). These earnings however are excluded from reporting on FAFSA and therefore do not affect your future financial aid eligibility.
W-2s for students are located within their ACES student portal. Please follow the navigation below:
- Web Services > Employee tab > Tax Forms > W-2 Wage and Tax Statement
If you do not receive yours, please contact the Payroll department by email at dst-BannerPayroll@alamo.edu or by phone at 210-485-0370.
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