Students must be currently enrolled at Blue Mountain Community College taking a minimum of 6 credit hours. 

Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federally subsidized program designed to promote part-time employment of students to help them avoid excessive debt while in college. By working, students gain experience, develop new skills, and earn money to meet their educational and living expenses. 

• FWS is awarded as part of a student’s financial aid package. 

• Awards are based on financial need and available funding. 

• Any changes in a student’s financial aid package may result in a decrease in FWS funding. 

• FWS Award does not guarantee on-campus employment. 

 In order to be eligible, students must: 

• Submit a FAFSA each year; 

• Complete the BMCC financial aid verification (if selected for verification by the federal Department of Education) process and be awarded. 

• Have unmet need equivalent to the amount of work-study offered; 

• Maintain satisfactory Academic Progress at the time of award and at the end of each term; 

• Be enrolled in 6 eligible credits each eligible term. 

FWS Eligibility 

FWS is available to students who demonstrate financial need. To be considered for FWS employment eligibility, a student will need to complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Inquiries regarding FAFSA and your financial aid package should be directed to the Financial Aid Office. 

• Students must be enrolled and maintain at least half-time enrollment (6 credits) 

• Audited classes are not considered degree-granting credits and do not count toward the credit hour requirement. 
• Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress as per BMCC college guidelines. 

• New Student Employment

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  • Job Search: Available positions are posted on the student employment webpage.  If applying for a FWS designated position, contact finaid@bluecc.edu for FWS eligibility verification.  You will need this verification when applying for these positions.
  • Interview: Contact supervisor to schedule an interview. If offered the position, complete and submit the BMCC Student Employment Agreement Form.  The form will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Department and Director of Student Resources to verify student employment eligibility.  
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  • Application: Once your student eligibility has been verified, the Director of Student Resources you send you the BMCC Student Employment Application to complete and submit.  The application will be reviewed by BMCC’s Human Resources/Payroll department.   
  • Complete Payroll Process: Complete and take the following documents, along with appropriate valid id and documentation to the BMCC Human Resources office.  

• • • I-9 (see https://www.uscis.gov/i-9 for approved documentation) 
    • Federal W-4 
    • Oregon W-4 
    • Student Employment Direct Deposit form (Proof of routing number and account number from bank is required to ensure accuracy) 
  • Notice from Payroll Office: Once all required employment paperwork has been completed the student and supervisor will receive an email notification that the student may begin work.  Students may NOT begin work until notified by the Payroll Department. 
    
    
• Returning Student (was a student employee within the last 3 months)
  
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  • Job Search: Available positions are posted on the student employment webpage.  If applying for a FWS designated position, contact finaid@bluecc.edu for FWS eligibility verification.  You will need this verification when applying for these positions.
  • Interview: Contact supervisor to schedule an interview. If offered the position, complete and submit the BMCC Student Employment Agreement Form.  The form will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Department and Director of Student Resources to verify student employment eligibility.  
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  • Notice from Payroll Office: Once all required employment paperwork has been completed the student and supervisor will receive an email notification that the student may begin work.  Students may NOT begin work until notified by the Payroll Department. 

Student Employee Handbook 2024-2025