Work-Study
Work-study is a need-based financial aid program. To qualify, a student must have submitted a current year FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) by the priority deadline, must demonstrate financial need (as determined by the federal government), and must have been awarded by the Financial Aid Office. Evergreen has more students who qualify for work-study than there are funds available. As a result, not everyone who is eligible will receive an award.
How The Program Works
The Work-Study Program was created to stimulate and promote part-time employment for students who have financial need. It allows students to earn a portion of their educational expenses while providing worthwhile job opportunities.
Work-Study can offer education and job experience. In a more competitive job market, employers seek applicants who have employment and academic experience. Work-study jobs may also provide:
- Practical training and experience in a chosen field
- Positive job experience to help students identify career objectives
- An impressive resume and recommendations from employers
The work-study program reimburses employers a significant percentage of a students hourly wage, which allows for the creation of more jobs than would normally be available.
NOTE: The dollar amount of a work-study award represents the gross amount that a student can earn, and includes both the employer share and work-study share of earnings. Once the work-study award is exhausted, the employer will be responsible for paying 100% of earned wages if the student continues to work.
Employer Sign Up
You can contact the Student Employment Office at the Evergreen State College (contact info at bottom of this page), or you can sign up on line at the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Download the Washington State Work Study Student Handbook
Reading and Math Tutor Opportunities!
Work-Study recipients can use their award to get jobs as Reading Tutors in local elementary schools or Math Tutors in local middle schools! This is a great community service opportunity and the elementary schools in Thurston County enjoy having Evergreen students in their classrooms.
The Center for Community Based Learning and Action has developed strong relationships with the local schools and often has grant-funded tutoring programs. Visit their office in Sem2 E2125 or visit the CCBLA website to find out more.
Work-Study recipients can also work with community literacy programs, state agencies, and other non-profit organizations.
If there is an off-campus employer that a work-study recipient wants to work with and does not see a posting on CODa for it, the student should let our staff know. It is possible that we can make that opportunity happen!
Summer Work-Study
Full-time Summer State Work-Study is a program that provides eligible students with the opportunity to work full-time over the summer in an academically related field and save money for the next academic year. For instructions and applications please follow the summer work study link.