Information for Federal Work Study (FWS) Employers
Mt. SAC offers a variety of opportunities for part-time student employment. On-campus employment provides a practical way for students to earn money, gain valuable work experience, and learn valuable time management skills. Students are hired as student workers at the current minimum wage mandated by the state of California and may be assigned to a variety of locations throughout the campus engaged in a variety of assignments from working in the library, campus safety, academic department offices, and student services programs to name a few. Eligible employers/supervisors include full-time Mt. SAC staff and Faculty (excluding adjuncts).
FWS Employer/Supervisor Responsibilities
- Completing yearly orientation.
- Posting and closing your FWS job positions.
- Monitoring your students’ hours so they do not earn more than their FWS award.
- Any earnings worked outside the terms of the FWS contract is your department’s responsibility.
- Reviewing and approving student time cards.
- Providing training so students receive meaningful work experience.
- Serving as a mentor to support the student’s professional development.
- Informing the Financial Aid Office of terminated students or students that no longer wish to work.
How many hours may students work?
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No more than 20 hours per week.
- Exception: students may work up to 40 hours per week during the small-time frame between the end of Spring term and June 30th. There is no FWS in July.
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No more than 8 hours per day.
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No more than 5 days per week.
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FWS students are not allowed to work overtime.
Click here for the rest and meal period guidelines.
How much can students earn?*
Position | Hourly Wage | Max Hours Per Week |
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Student Assistant I | $18/hr | 20 hrs/week maximum |
Student Assistant II | $18.75/hr | 20 hrs/week maximum |
Student Assistant III | $19/hr | 20 hrs/week maximum |
Student Assistant IV | $19.25/hr | 20 hrs/week maximum |
Student Assistant V | $19.50/hr | 20 hrs/week maximum |
*Above rates are effective as of 1/1/2024 and are subject to change.
Resources for FWS Employers/Supervisors
How to Guides for FWS Employers/Supervisors
- How to Approve Web Time Entries
- How to Check if FWS has Been Awarded
- How to Create a Mountie CareerSource Account
- How to Navigate Mountie CareerSource
- How to Withdraw a Job Posting