Student Employment and Work-Study
Did You Know?
National statistics indicate that students who work an average of 10–20 hours per week develop more effective study habits and perform better academically.
Pierce College strives to create opportunities for student learning beyond the classroom. Through part-time employment, students have the opportunity to earn income, gain professional experience and apply learned skills.
In addition to providing student employment opportunities on campus, we have many community partners that offer our students off-campus employment opportunities. Non-work-study student positions available both on and off campus. Join Handshake, our online job platform, to check out available positions.
What are the benefits of work-study?
- To gain work experience and improve marketable skills.
- To explore possible career opportunities.
- To meet a new set of contacts who may eventually become valuable references for future employment.
- To reduce loan indebtedness and participate in the “working your way through school” concept.
- Many work-study recipients are eligible to receive food stamps through DSHS.
- When filling out the FAFSA for the next year, you will report your work-study earnings, but they will not be used to determine your financial need when filing the FAFSA.