Federal Work Study

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program provides part-time jobs on campus as part of a financial aid offer to eligible students with unmet financial need.  Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 units) in order to be eligible and may work 5-15 hours per week for minimum wage. A student cannot participate in the FWS Program if they are in a disqualification or appeal status or if they have already participated in the program for four semesters.

FWS is available only in Fall and Spring.

Please note: FWS is not the only on-campus job opportunity. Please visit Job Placement Services for assistance in finding the right job for you or check out the Columbia College Job Board for off-campus openings.

• The position for the Fall 2022 semester have been filed.
  
• FWS Program Information

Cal Fresh

Cal Fresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) Essentially, it's a free debit card for groceries.

CalFresh is a California financial aid program that helps students buy food and eat healthier. It won't affect your existing financial aid and you don't need your parent's tax return information to apply. Students who are awarded Federal Work Study may also qualify for Cal Fresh.

Who qualifies?

• 2 in 5 students are eligible for CalFresh. The average eligible student gets $150 per month.
• In CalFresh, a household is a group of people who regularly buy and eat food together. The people in a household do not have to be related to each other. Households can be as small as one person, the same address can have more than one household, and you don't need to have a home to receive CalFresh.

You can apply online or in person. Apply Online, visit: Students-Cal Fresh

It takes just a couple of minutes to check your eligibility and apply. You'll get a call from CalFresh in a couple of days to verify your situation. If approved, you'll get money within 30 days.