Career Corner: Campus employment - Work $tudy

Need a few extra dollars this semester? Got a few extra hours during the week? Check out the part-time work study program - if you qualify, you might just find yourself working on campus in a college department or with the Fanshawe Student Union.

The purpose of the on-campus part-time work study program is to assist students who are in financial need, who may be receiving financial aid through OSAP or who have obtained another educational loan but still require additional assistance. Part-time work study jobs have been created on campus so students will have the resources to meet expenses associated with their education. The added bonus is that these positions also give you valuable experience to add to your resume.

Here's how you get started. As soon as possible before September 28, you must complete the work study application (available online at yourmoneydance.com) and complete the following steps: Select "Click here to apply"; under Bursary Name, enter "Part time Work Study" and hit Search. Review the criteria for the parttime work study program and select Apply. From there, log on using your FanshaweOnline username and password. Provide the information as requested and submit your application. Staff in the Financial Aid office will review your application to determine your eligibility and provide a written response.

To qualify, students must meet the Canadian Citizenship criteria, be taking at least a 60 per cent course load during the September to April period, they must have a demonstrated financial need and must be making satisfactory academic progress. While candidates should have been assessed for OSAP and been eligible for assistance, some exceptions to students not being eligible for OSAP will be considered.

Available part-time work study jobs are posted on the Career Services job posting site, accessible through FanshaweOnline (from the right-hand toolbar, select the link to Career Services and Coop Job Site). Once logged in, select the link to Job Postings and further select On-campus Jobs. Only those approved for the program can apply to these positions. If you are approved, bring your approval letter to D1063, Career Services and ask for the contact information for the positions you viewed on the website which you wish to apply to. Complete the part-time work study application as soon as possible to avoid being disappointed.

Current available positions include a variety of jobs in the Athletics department, office assistants, Interrobang reporters, jobs in the restaurants on campus, promotions and advertising, assistants for a number of programs and services on campus and much more.

Need assistance? Drop by the Career Services office in Room D1063. The Career Services staff is available to assist you on an individual basis. Visit the office to arrange an appointment with the consultant responsible for your program or call 519-452-4294. For job listings, visit www.fanshawec.ca/careerservices.
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