Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study is a financial need-based work program for traditional undergraduate students who wish to work part-time on-campus or part-time as a tutor in the America Reads program. Students who receive the Federal Work Study award will receive that award in the form of a paycheck, which will be earned as their employment and timesheets are completed throughout the semester. Currently, the pay rate for any on-campus position is set at $7.50 per hour.
In order to be considered for Federal Work Study, students must complete the FAFSA each year and have demonstrated financial need.
Requirements for Participation:
- Complete an On-Campus Employment Application (PDF 36 KB Help )
- Maintain at least half time enrollment status each semester
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (PDF 29 KB Help )
Students may be required to go through an interview process in order to be hired for a position, and eligibility for the program does not guarantee that a student will be hired.
America Reads Tutoring Program
The America Reads Tutoring Program is a Community Service program arranged through the Olathe Public School District. Students are hired to assist Title I elementary schools in the district with tutoring students in reading. This program is 100% federally funded, which means students must first qualify according to their determined financial need. Students must also meet the above requirements for participation, must complete an interview, and must also maintain a 2.50 cumulative g.p.a. Click here for the specific application (PDF 17 KB Help ) for this program. Currently the pay rate for America Reads is set at $10.00 per hour.
