Work Study and Employment

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Work Study and Employment

The Work-Study programs give students the opportunity to earn part or all of their financial need by working on campus in community service position while they are in school. The Work-Study award reflects the amount of money that you are eligible to earn as wages throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.

 

Examples of the jobs available on campus are: teacher's aide, Office Assistant, Student Ambassador, and etc.

 

This type of part-time work can add to your educational experience and can be a valuable asset when seeking employment after graduation.

 

Time sheets are turned in on the 10th of each month and paychecks are disbursed on the last business day of each month.

 

 

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Students 

To be eligible for Federal Work-Study, you must:

  • Have a 2026–2027 FAFSA application on file.
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
  • Be enrolled in at least 6 units at Grossmont College.
  • Have Grossmont College listed as their home campus.
  • Have been awarded Federal Work-Study for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Grossmont Work-Study Students - Application process

Once you have confirmed that you are eligible for Federal Work-Study on your offer letter you may continue with the following steps:

  1. Fill out the form to obtain a FWS eligibility notice to upload when applying for a position.    
  2. Create a GCCCD Handshake account. 
  3. View available job postings on the Grossmont College Handshake website.
    1. note that all FWS positions will start with a Federal Work-Study position title
  4. Apply for Federal Work-Study Position.
    1. Ensure to upload a copy of the FWS eligibility notice sent to you by the FWS specialist.
  5. Wait for an email from the hiring supervisor inviting you to schedule an interview.
  6. You will be notified by the hiring supervisor if were selected for the position.
    1. *If not selected, you can complete steps 3-6 for a different position.

If you need assistance with creating a handshake account please visit the Career Center.

For questions regarding Federal Work-Study, please contact: Azalia Ocampo

 

Onboarding Hire Packet

Grossmont College Supervisors 

Grossmont College Financial Aid will be awarding student Work-Study for the academic year of 2026-2027. If you need help in your department or in the classroom, you can request Work-Study position. Please complete the Federal Work Study (FWS) Request form on or before August 20, 2026 by 5:00 pm to avoid any delays. Department Request forms after the deadline will no longer be accepted. 

 

Request Process: (Grossmont Staff Only)

  1. Complete the FWS Request Form
  2. The form will route to the department’s Dean/Director/Manager.
  3. Once approved by the Dean/Director/Manager, it will then route to the financial aid office for review and approval.
  4. Submit the request form by the deadline.

If you have any questions, please email: Azalia Ocampo

Departments with Current Job Openings

Login to your Handshake account to view and apply for the position. 

  • Admissions & Records Office
  • Career Center
  • Chemistry Department 
  • Child Development Center
  • Counseling Office
  • EOPS/CARE/NextUp
  • Financial Aid Office 
  • First Year Experience
  • First Year Services & Retention - Dual Enrollment 
  • Learning Technology Resources (LTR) - Tutoring 
  • Library
  • Outreach Office
  • Transfer Center
Student Job Placement

The Student Placement Center helps students find part-time employment in the community. All students enrolled at the college are eligible for Student Placement Center services and you may contact them at (619) 644-7611.