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Student Employment

Work Study at YVC

Through our Work Study programs, students can work part-time (up to 16 hours per week) while attending classes. Both leads and student employees share the responsibility of making the experience productive and positive.

On-campus employment helps you:

    1. Pay for college and
    2. Gain valuable work experience.


Work Study Information

The Work Study program aims to:

  • Provide part-time jobs to help students pay for college.
  • Offer on-the-job training and work experience.
  • Teach essential career skills: interviewing, working with supervisors, teamwork, customer service, time management, and professional conduct.

 Need extra career help? Visit the Career & Wellness Center at Yakima Campus Deccio (#8), Room 122, or .

  • Paid twice a month: 10th and 25th (or last working day if those dates fall on a weekend).
  • Work up to 16 hours per week.
  • Hourly wage depends on job classification and the current wage scale.
  • Earnings cannot exceed your Work Study award.
  • Must be paid for all hours worked.
  • Employment cannot replace regular staff or violate existing contracts.

To be eligible for Work Study, you must:

  • Complete a or .
  • Be enrolled in 6 or more credits at YVC.
  • Not owe a refund or be in default on any other financial aid program.
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
  • Complete institutional requirements (e.g., orientation, ctcLink to-do items).

Additional Notes:

  • U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens: file the FAFSA.
  • DACA students: file the WASFA. See the for guidance.
  • WASFA applicants must also:
    • Be a Washington State resident.
    • Be able to work legally in the U.S.
  • Federal Work Study (FWS) – Federally funded. Earnings may not exceed your award.
  • State Work Study (SWS) – Funded by the State Legislature, administered by the Washington Student Achievement Council. Earnings capped by your award.
  • Other Student Employment Programs
    • Department-Funded – Paid directly by YVC departments using their own budgets.

Getting Started

  1. Request Orientation
    • Fill out the .
    • Financial Aid will check your eligibility.
  1. Complete Training
    • If eligible, you’ll get a Canvas course invite.
    • Finish the course and pass the quiz (80% or higher).
  1. Apply for Jobs
    • After passing, unlock the Job Openings Module in Canvas.
    • Apply directly to positions following each job’s instructions.
  1. Interview & Selection
    • Leads (supervisors) review applications and may interview.
    • If selected, they’ll notify you.
  1. Hiring & Onboarding
    • Financial Aid, your Lead, and HR handle the referral paperwork.
    • HR will contact you for paperwork, background checks, and onboarding training.
    • Once complete, HR confirms your official start date.

  • Referrals are handled only by Hiring Leads and Financial Aid.
  • Students are not involved in this process.

  • Students submit work hours in ctcLink.
  • Timesheets are due on the 15th and end of each month (or the Friday before if the date falls on a weekend/holiday).
  • Leads must approve Tiimesheets before submission to Payroll.
  • Late Timesheets are processed for the next pay date.
  • Students are paid on the 10th and 25th via direct deposit.
  • Pay rates are set by Human Resources based on federal and state program requirements.


Preformance and Rules

Unsatisfactory performance may lead to termination. Reasons can include:

  • Repeated or unexcused absences, tardiness, or poor work habits
  • Inappropriate language, attire, or behavior
  • Unsatisfactory completion of work assignments
  • Violation of the Student Code of Conduct

Immediate termination — and possibly legal or disciplinary action — may result from:

  • Falsifying or altering college records or grades
  • Theft or any other illegal activity

Additional responsibilities:

  • You and your supervisor must monitor your earnings and hours worked each month.
  • Students who are no longer enrolled in enough credits or are suspended or canceled from financial aid may not continue working.


Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but only if you...

  • Have a Summer Quarter Work Study award. 
  • Have your financial aid file completed and meet the priority deadline.
  • Are enrolled in at least half-time (6 credits).
  • Don't exceed your award.

No, students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits).

How to Calculate Number of Hours Per Week/Quarter

Follow these three steps to calculate your weekly hours:

  1. Start with your total quarterly award.
  2. Divide by your hourly wage to find your total hours for the quarter.
  3. Divide by the number of weeks in the quarter to get your hours per week without exceeding your award.

Submit your Timesheet to your lead.

  • Leads approve all Tiimesheets and send them to Payroll.

Submit on the 15th and the end of each month (or the Friday before if it falls on a weekend/holiday).

Late Tiimesheets are processed on the next payroll date.

All paychecks are sent by direct deposit to your bank account.

Twice a month, usually on the 10th and 25th.

Students are generally expected to take time off during winter and spring breaks.

If you have remaining funding and are enrolled at least half-time for the following quarter, you may work during break periods.

  • You cannot exceed your quarterly award.