Federal Work Study - General FWS (Career Services)

Situated in central Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix College (PC) welcomed its inaugural class of students on September 13, 1920.

A comprehensive community college with over 17,000 students and more than 150 degree and certificate program s, including two bachelor’s degrees, Phoenix College embraces a student-centered approach to ensure quality teaching and learning.

PC is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is nationally recognized with the Seal of Excelencia .

In 2025, PC was named as one of the top 16 community colleges in the nation as a Most Promising Place to Work by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development ( NISOD ).

Join our top-tier faculty and staff as we innovate and lead in higher education.

Serve as a sincere and positive source of support to help students in Career Services.

Serve as a resource for students to help them identify and use appropriate Career Services.

Help facilitate and encourage mentee attendance at Career Services programs and events.

Participate in training, programs and activities.

Attend group meetings.

Serve as a positive role model in Career Services and on-campus.

Please see the ‘How to Apply’ section.

• Student must be attending Phoenix College during the current semester (enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits).
• In order to qualify for a Federal Work-Study (FWS) job, a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be on file for the current award year and have eligible financial needs based on the college requirements. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information prior to applying to a Federal Work-Study job.
• FWS is a need-based, federally funded program.
• FWS requires the completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and confirmation of federal work-study eligibility as determined by the financial aid office.
• FWS does not directly pay for tuition, and funds are only available to eligible students attending a minimum of six (6) degree applicable hours in a federal student aid eligible program.
• The FWS award amount is based on your FAFSA results and college funding availability, which will determine the number of hours available to work while supporting the students academic goals.
• For more detailed information, please go to the Department of Education's Federal Work-Study Program website.

• Be willing to learn and share information about Career Services resources.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have a genuine desire to help new students succeed.
• Demonstrate leadership potential.
• Be self-motivated with a positive attitude.

​Please submit a financial aid award letter, cover letter and a resume showing how the applicant's experience meets the minimum qualifications to alicia.middleton@phoenixcollege.edu

Open until filled.

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