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Student Employment

The Federal Work Study (FWS) program is for students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). College Work Study (CWS) are for students who identify as an International or DACA Student. These are part-time positions designed to give you real-world work experience while attending college. Only students of Pima Community College may apply to these positions.

Eligiblity Requirements 

Federal Work Study

Federal Work Study provides part-time employment opportunities while you are enrolled in school to help pay your education expenses. It is one of the programs that is funded through the U.S. Department of Education. In order to be eligible, you must be attending PCC in an eligible program of study, have completed all FAFSA requirements, demonstrate good satisfactory academic progress and have an unmet need. The Federal Work Study positions are available on campus or off campus at a community service partner organization. We have lots of community service partner locations to choose from but here are just a few to provide an example: United Way, Literacy Connects, Goodwill, or Sporting Chance.

Are you an international or DACA Student?

You may apply to any on campus work study position. In order to be eligible, you must be attending PCC in an eligible program of study, enrolled in at least six credit hours that are applicable to the program of study and are needed for a graduation requirement, and demonstrate good satisfactory academic progress.

How to Apply

You MUST be a student of Pima Community College to apply.

  1. Log on to your MyPima
  2. Under the Student Tab, select Financial Aid & Scholarship and Financial Aid & Scholarship again
  3. Scroll down to Work Study
  4. Select Online Job Search Portal

Documentation

More information is forthcoming.

Community Partners 

View a list of our community partner service locations where students who apply for FWS can look for off-campus job opportunities.

Other Employment Opportunities & Career Resources

Pima Community College Temporary Jobs

Please note that these jobs are not run by the Work Study Program. Not all positions are geared towards student employment. Please read the job descriptions for more details and requirements.

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Career Services

  • MyCareerLink - Go to MyPima > Student Tab > Student Resources > MyCareerLink.
  • Big Interview - Go to MyPima > Student Tab > Student Resources > Big Interview.
  • Resume Builder - Go to MyPima > Student Tab > Student Resources > Big Interview
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