Federal Work Study Program

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• Polk State College sponsors the Federal Work Study Program under the authority of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, (Public Law 88452) and Title IV, Part C, of the Higher Education Act of 1965. This program is subsidized by the Federal Government and provides part-time work through the various departments on campus and through public or private non-profit organizations off campus for qualifying students. In order to qualify, students must demonstrate financial need for the earnings from part-time employment. Under the United States Office of Education guidelines, priority must be given to the students having the greatest financial need.
  
• The Federal Government pays 75% of the student's gross wages. Polk State College, or the off-campus agency for which the student works is responsible for the remaining 25% * plus the employer's matching share of any Social Security paid by their student employees and Workmen's Compensation if applicable. Job placement is handled through the Student Financial Aid Office. College departments or off-campus projects in need of students file their request in the Student Financial Aid Office. This office in turn refers qualified students to prospective employers. The Business Office bills the off-campus project office monthly for the employer's matching funds.

* Polk State College currently qualifies for a waiver of the institutional share of 25%.