Work-Study Program

Work-study Positions - Position Openings

Work-study is available to students who are eligible for Title IV Federal student aid. Students are employed during an award year and can work up to 20 hours per week. To the extent practical, ACC will attempt to provide employment that compliments and reinforces the educational and vocational career goals of the student. Student earnings are restricted to the amount of their award. Work-study awards are available to students who are enrolled in at least half-time, and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher.

Although many students qualify for work-study, a work-study award is not offered to all eligible students because funding is limited. The work-study appointment is temporary and only guaranteed for one academic year. You may view additional job postings visiting the job board in front of Financial Aid Office (M2330) for a large variety of positions that are available throughout campus.

Work-Study Orientation

Students who have been awarded work-study funds must attend an orientation and complete new hire paperwork prior to the first day of work. Students may stop by the Financial Aid Office (M2330) and sign up for a date and time that is convenient for them.

Work-Study Objectives

  • To assist students in meeting educational costs.
  • To the maximum extent possible, provide jobs that complement and reinforce the student’s educational program or career goals.
  • To regulate employment conditions, including pay, that is appropriate and reasonable according to the type of work performed.

Hourly Wage Information

The hourly wage for work study starts at $8.50 per hour.

New Hire Paperwork

Work-Study employees must complete the following paperwork prior to the first day of work.

  1. Work-Study Appointment Form: This form must be completed by the student, direct supervisor, Human Resources Office, and returned to the Financial Aid Office prior to the student’s first day of work. This form is required every academic year for all work study employees.
  2. Emergency Information
  3. W-4: The Human Resources Office requires a new, original W-4 for each new hire.
  4. I-9: As mandated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of November 6, 1986, the Human Resources Office is required to verify the identity and work eligibility of all employees. The supervisor must verify employment eligibility and attach the I-9 to the Work-Study Appointment Form for every new hire. Also, photocopies of the documents used for the I-9 verification must be attached. Employees will not be placed on the Arapahoe Community College payroll until this paperwork is completed.
  5. Direct Deposit: All employees of Arapahoe Community College are required to have their payroll checks direct deposited. You will be required to have a blank deposit slip, complete with a routing number, when you are hired. The first payment will be a check mailed to the home address. A notice will be sent to verify the bank information provided for the direct deposit. For any changes, please contact the Payroll Office at 303.797.5643.
  6. Confidentiality Statement: Supervisors are encouraged to require work-study employees to sign a confidentiality statement, but it is not required by our office.

Payroll

As a work-study recipient you will be paid bi-weekly (every two weeks). Time sheets are electronic and are accessible through the MyACC Portal.  Failure to submit your timesheet will result in a delay in your pay. Please be advised that all work-study awards are based upon the availability of funds and may be revised during the school year without prior notice. In that event your supervisor will be notified. If an award is revised every reasonable effort will be made to assist a student for the remainder of the school year, if funds are available in the department budget.


The College prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment that violates federal, state law, or Board Policy 3-120 or Board Policy 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sex, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion or sexual orientation. The College complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Executive Order 11246, and sections 24-34-301, C.R.S. et seq..

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact: Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer David Castro Chief Operating Officer, 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80160. Phone 303.797.5704 or david.castro@arapahoe.edu

Complaints may also be filed with the Vice President of Legal Affairs and Vocational Education Administration, Colorado Community College System, 9101 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80230-6011, phone 303.595.1549; or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, Colorado, 80204, phone 303.844.5695.

Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Room M2330
T: 303.797.5661
F: 303.797.5663
finaid@arapahoe.edu