College Work-Study

1. Federal Work-Study Program

a) Based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

b) Students may work on campus or in the local community.

c) Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

d) Must be paid at least minimum wage and at least once a month

e) Funded through federal and institutional resources.

2. Institutional Work-Study Program

(f) Funded through institutional resources only.

(g) Limited to areas requiring special needs and/or skills.

(h) Student receives an hourly rate of pay for the number of hours worked.

Mapping Your Future:
www.mapping-your-future.org
(Student loan entrance and exit counseling)

S.C. Commission on Higher Education: www.che.sc.gov

S.C. Tuition Grants Commission: www.sctuitiongrants.com

S.C. Student Loan Corporation: www.scstudentloan.org

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation
www.umhef.org

United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry: www.gbhem.org

FAFSA on the Web: www.fafsa.ed.gov

To request a PIN: www.pin.ed.gov

Department of Education General Information:
www.studentaid.ed.gov

Department of Education Ombudsman: www.ombudsman.ed.gov

The Smart Student Guide to FA: www.finaid.org

S.C. Financial Aid Information: www.sccollegeaid.org