East Los Angeles College

Federal Work Study Program (FWS)

The FWS program is a federal program which enables student to earn part of their financial aid award through part-time employment either on or off campus. To be eligible, a student must meet the eligibility requirements for federal financial aid and must maintain good academic standing while employed under the program. Hourly wages may vary with the type of work. Employment under this program is also available to students qualifying for financial aid during the summer.

Scholarships

Throughout the year the Financial Aid Office receives announcements on scholarship opportunities. The focus of each scholarship is different; some require good grades, some require financial need, and some are awarded to students who are majoring in certain areas. The Student Services will post these announcements on their bulletin boards as well as make general announcements in campus media.
Other information about available scholarships is available in the Scholarship Directory at the Financial Aid Office (C2 - 3).
an extensive Computerized Scholarship Data Base can be accessed at the A.S.U. Computer Center. This data base is updated annually.

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus EXCELL-DO Program provides a Free Scholarship Search Service to all students. Phone (800) 392-3532 for details.

REQUIREMENTS:

The Financial Aid Office at East Los Angeles College provides students with the resources necessary to continue their educational goals. Students must generally meet the following minimum requirements to qualify:

1. Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. An eligible non-citizen is a U.S. permanent resident who has documentation from the Immigration and Naturalization Service verifying that his/her stay in the U.S. is for other than a temporary purpose.
2. Show financial need.
3. Make satisfactory progress in a course of study leading to an AA or AS degree, certificate, or transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.
4. Not be in default on any loans.
5. Not owe a refund on a refund on a Federal Pell Grant Program, Supplemental Educational Grant, or State Student Incentive Grant.
6. Be registered with the Selective Service if required to do so.
7. Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program
8. Have a valid Social Security Number

The Financial Aid Office has information on the various state and federal programs available, such as Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Cal Grants A, B, and C, as well as loans and scholarships.

The Financial Aid Office also has information on the Federal Work Study Program (FWS). Qualifying students can work part-time positions, either on or off campus