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Financial Aid & Scholarships
SRC 143, Main Campus
Tel: 847-214-7360
Fax: 847-608-5460
financialaid@elgin.edu
Hours: M-Th 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; F 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed Fridays June - Aug.


Student Employment Programs

Student workers are typically scheduled between 10 and 20 hours per week.

Federally Funded Work-Study Program

Federally funded work is available to students who are enrolled at least half-time (six credit hours in fall/spring and at least three credit hours in summer) and demonstrate financial need. Eligibility for a federally funded job is not a guarantee of employment or earnings.

Institutional Work-Study Program

Institutional work is available to students who are enrolled in at least six credit hours. You do not need to be eligible for other forms of federal or state aid to work on campus.

How to Apply

All students interested in student employment must have a completed FAFSA online and answered 'yes' to the interest question for work. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and must have at least a 2.0 or higher GPA. The application package is available from Financial Aid & Scholarships Office, SRC 143.


Job Postings

Drop by SRC 107 to view a complete list of available work-study opportunities. 

Community Service Program

These positions are usually off-campus at a non-profit organization. You must be eligible for federal aid.

Cooperative Work-Study

Offering students majoring in career and transfer programs an opportunity to gain work experience related to their major. More»