Federal Work Study

Federal Work Study Job Responsibilities

The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students demonstrating financial need. Work-Study jobs at Northeastern Technical College allow a student to work on campus part-time. Eligible students may work an average of 8 to 20 hours per week. The Office of Student Financial Assistance's staff does not select Work-Study students for other areas of employment. The supervisor, of a set position, will review applications and may select two or three people to interview. After interviewing each applicant selected, the supervisor will select a replacement and the Office of Financial Assistance will do the paperwork so that the student can begin work.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Applicants must be a current student of Northeastern Technical College, enrolled in at least 6 credit hours, and must have completed a FAFSA application for the current school year.

Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.