Work-Study Program

Work-Study programs offer students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while earning money for college. Both on-campus and off-campus positions are usually available. 

Work-Study Eligibility Requirements

In order to receive Work-Study funds, students must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:

  • Be eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Apply and be eligible for Federal and/or State financial aid
through the FAFSA or WASFA. (This means they must be either a WA State resident or a U.S. citizen—having a Social Security Number—or eligible non-citizen—having an Alien Registration Number.)
  • Notify the Work-Study Coordinator of their interest
  • Complete their Financial Aid file on time
  • Be enrolled at least half-time (Six or more credits)
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
  • Apply to, and be hired for a Work-Study position
Notice to Students & Supervisors

Remote work in the Work-Study program continues to be allowable if Work-Study students continue to be able to perform their necessary job functions remotely and have as much remote supervision as possible. This means having a reasonable and regular level of direct communication with their supervisor around daily tasks, productivity expectations, dealing with questions or problems that may have come up while they are working remotely, etc. Students must be able to work either on-campus or remotely to be eligible for Work-Study funds. 

Work-Study Positions

  • Since Work-Study funds are limited for each school year, not all students that indicated their interest in Work-Study will be awarded. Please email the Work-Study Coordinator at faworkstudy@pencol.edu if you wish to apply for a Work-Study job but don't have Work-Study funds offered yet.
  • If you have been awarded Work-Study funds and intend to work, please see the Work-Study Students page for additional information about hours, timesheets, and payroll. 

Work-Study PositionsWork-Study StudentsWork-Study Employers & Supervisors

Work-Study Availability, Breaks & Blackout Dates

Summer Quarter 2025

First Day Students Can Work:
7/7/2025
Last Day Students Can Work:
8/21/2025

If students meet their graduation requirements at the end of a quarter, they MAY NOT work past the last day of the quarter or their last exam day, whichever comes first.

Fall Quarter 2025

First Day Students Can Work:
9/22/2025
Last Day Students Can Work:
12/10/2025

If students meet their graduation requirements at the end of a quarter, they MAY NOT work past the last day of the quarter or their last exam day, whichever comes first.

Winter Quarter 2026

First Day Students Can Work:
1/5/2026
Last Day Students Can Work:
3/20/2026

If students meet their graduation requirements at the end of a quarter, they MAY NOT work past the last day of the quarter or their last exam day, whichever comes first.

Spring Quarter 2026

First Day Students Can Work:
4/1/2026
Last Day Students Can Work:
6/16/2026

If students meet their graduation requirements at the end of a quarter, they MAY NOT work past the last day of the quarter or their last exam day, whichever comes first.

Work Study Blackout Dates & Breaks for the 2025–2026 Academic Year
  • July 1–6, 2025
  • September 15–21, 2025 (non-negotiable)
  • December 11–31, 2025
  • January 1–4, 2026 (non-negotiable)
  • March 21–31, 2026
  • June 17–30, 2026 (non-negotiable)

Students who work during blackout dates must be paid out of non-work-study funding unless prior approval was given by the Work-Study Coordinator. Approval will be given if the student is not graduating at the end of the quarter, has successfully completed their classes, and has hours remaining in their work study award.

Working During Breaks

Students who received prior approval from the Work-Study Coordinator can work during breaks (black-out periods) between academic quarters, except for the dates listed in September and January and June which are not negotiable, provided they meet all of the following criteria:

  • They have met Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements for the previous quarter and have completed at least six credits.
  • They have enough remaining hours in their award for the current quarter.
  • They do not work more than eight hours per day and no more than 40 hours per week during the break period.
  • They are not graduating/completing the graduation requirements for their program of study at the end of the quarter (i.e. they will remain enrolled in six or more credits for the next quarter).

IMPORTANT:
Students who exceed their work-study allocation awards by working more hours than they are eligible, or who work during non-authorized periods of time must be paid for the hours they worked out of another non-financial aid funding source, which may include their supervisor’s departmental budget, if needed.

Peninsula College provides equal educational and employment opportunities, services and benefits to students and employees in accordance with provisions of the Washington Law Against Discrimination (RCW 49.60), Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Civil Rights Act of 1991 (which amends Title VII and other federal civil rights statutes); Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and other state and federal laws and regulations concerning employment and admission to programs and activities.

Peninsula College prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Employees are also protected from discrimination for filing a whistleblower complaint with the Washington State Auditor.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies including those related to Section 504, Title II, and Title IX: Human Resource Officer, Human Resources office, (360) 417-6212.

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