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Federal Work Study

The Federal Work Study (FWS) program is a need-based student employment program. The FWS program provides students the opportunity to work part-time on the ICC campus. Students can work up to 29 hours per week, depending on eligibility. Jobs are located mainly on-campus, but a few off-campus positions are available. Pay rate varies based on position, but begins at $14.00/hour; students are paid on a monthly basis.

ICC Faculty and staff who wish to request a Federal Work-Study Employee should complete the Work-Study Request Form:

Work-Study Request Form

Application

  • Students must have a complete and verified FAFSA on file with the Office of Student Financial Aid.
  • Eligible students will be invited at the beginning of each term to participate in our Federal Work-Study program. 
  • Students must disclose any and all outside aid awards.
  • Students must complete all payroll paperwork prior to beginning work on campus.
    • Government Issued ID
    • Original Social Security card or birth certificate
    • Voided check or deposit slip OR bank’s phone/fax number
    • K4, W4 and I9
    • FWS Authorization Form
    • FERPA Training
    • Block Schedule
  • Students must have special permission to work on campus during the summer term(s).

Student Labor

Students ineligible for the FWS program may qualify for ICC’s institutional student labor program. Students otherwise not eligible for FWS should complete the same application process above.

Employment Opportunities

  • Maintenance/Groundskeeper
  • Inge Center
  • Resident Hall Assistant
  • Theatre Department Assistant
  • Music Department Assistant
  • English Department Assistant
  • Math/Science Department Assistance
  • Computer Lab Assistant
  • Library Assistant
  • Financial Aid Assistant
  • Business Office Assistant
  • Registrar Assistant
  • Admissions Assistant
  • Student Life Assistant
  • Athletic/Game Management
  • President’s Office Assistant
  • Recreational Fitness Assistant

General Conditions and Terms of Student Employment

  • Student employment at ICC is seasonal and/or temporary, and student employees may be dismissed for any reason at any time with or without notice.
  • If employed by ICC, students agree to: show up on time and work prescribed schedule; to work in a law-abiding manner; to perform work as directed by college supervisor; and to make reasonable accommodations with supervisors to be absent from work.
  • A list of all college policies and procedures are available from the Office of Human Resources.
  • Student employees are not eligible for any college benefits and do not qualify for unemployment benefits based on the position of a student worker at ICC.
  • The level of financial aid received may affect the level of other financial aid a student is eligible to receive.
  • Student employees are not allowed to work during class times, even if class is cancelled or lets out early. Changes to students’ schedules must be reported to the Office of Student Financial Aid.
  • Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment and all unions or professional organizations holding negotiated agreements or professional agreements with the institution are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Independence Community College's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 is directed to contact the coordinators who have been designated to coordinate the educational institution's efforts to comply with the regulations implementing these laws.
  • Students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress