Federal Work-Study
Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial aid program that offers eligible students 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 part-time, up to 19 hours per week based on their eligibility, at an hourly rate of $16.78.
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- Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) and qualify for need based aid.
- Students must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
- Students enroll in a minimum of 6 CPOS credit hours taken at their designated home college.
- Students must accept their Federal Work-Study award on ACES. View ACES tutorial.
- Students must submit a job application following the steps outlined below.
If you do not see a Federal Work-Study award offered in ACES, please visit one of our Financial Aid offices or submit a work-study application for your eligibility to be individually reviewed.
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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 Federal 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.
Off-Campus 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
Department Supervisor Documents
Work-Study FAQs
Federal 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 Federal 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, you risk having your Federal Work-Study award offer canceled.
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 minimum 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.