Student Employment Programs
You may opt to work part-time, usually on campus, to help pay for college. There are two student employment programs available: (1) Federal Work-Study and (2) Texas Work-Study.
1. Federal Work-Study (FWS) and Texas Work-Study (TXWS) Programs
The Federal Work-Study Program and the Texas Work-Study Program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. These programs encourage community service work and work related to your course of study. Work Study is part of a student's financial aid award package and the student must obtain a position to earn the funds for which he/she is eligible for. The work-study student may or may not earn all the funds that he/she was eligible to receive. Once funds have been exhausted employment will end.
Eligibility Determination
- Student must be registered for at least 6 credit hours.
- Student must have unmet need.
- Student must have their Financial Aid File complete.
- Student must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress.
- Student must be a Texas resident (TXWS).
Additional Information
- Student can work up to 19 hours per week, number of hours determined by their award.
- Students are paid $8 to $9 per hour.
- Students are paid every two weeks.
- Student Employment earnings are directly deposited to their personal checking/savings account or their DMC Debit Card.
- Work hours are flexible and planned around your class schedule.
- Students can establish excellent references.
- Students Employment is great for your career experience.
- Financial Aid Services will contact the student once an accepted award has been received.
2. Student Assistant Employment Program
The Student Assistant (SA) Program is a part-time employment program for Del Mar College students. Students do not have to show financial need to work under this program. Employment opportunities are posted by the Del Mar College Human Resources department. Please see the DMC Jobs website (https://dmcjobs.delmar.edu) for a listing of current student assistant positions.