Job opportunities on campus are available to MCCC students, regardless of financial need, who are enrolled half-time. Employment in moderation can be beneficial to a student's educational experience, and earnings can often reduce or eliminate the necessity to borrow.

Federal regulations prevent recipients of federal aid programs, i.e., College Work Study, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, from obtaining campus job earnings that, when combined with other aid resources, would exceed their financial need as outlined on the award letter. Therefore students receiving aid from these programs are not able to work on campus without authorization from the Financial Aid Office.

Federal College Work Study Program

The College participates in the federally funded College Work Study (FCWS) Program. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and meet all other requirements included in the Financial Aid Eligibility section. Employment extends to most areas of college activity. Every effort is made to refer students to positions compatible with their interests and qualifications, although such opportunities are not always available. Pay rates are commensurate with federal minimum wage guidelines. Jobs for all student employees are obtained through the Employment Services Office.

Once students have earned the amount for which they are eligible, they will be terminated from the program and will be unable to continue College Work Study employment.

Michigan Work Study

The Michigan Work Study Program (MWS) is designed to provide work opportunities for needy, undergraduate students who enroll at approved degree-granting Michigan colleges on at least a half-time basis.

Qualification for this program is the same as for federally funded College Work Study.

College Employment

Other student jobs are available on campus in addition to those described under the College Work Study Program.

Placement for all student employees is processed through the Employment Services Office at the College, Room A-154.

Off Campus Employment

Businesses and individuals in the Monroe and surrounding areas utilize the Employment Services Office to advertise available part-time positions through up-to-date job postings. These positions vary in duration. Short term assignments are handled through a temporary student employee pool. Eligible students may be referred for these positions. Information on summer employment is also posted and includes local, state, national, and international opportunities.