work study through OVCS

In 1999, the United States Congress mandated that all colleges and universities that receive federal work-study dollars must allocate at least 7% of their allocation to students who are working in community service areas. While Connecticut College has always implemented this 7% allocation, during the 2007-2008 academic year, the community service work-study allocation was 15%.

In addition, OVCS student payroll includes a special $10,000 grant from CICS for Connecticut College students who are residents of Connecticut and engaged in service and over $5,000 in special grants for student wages obtained from foundations.

Work-study students can apply for a wide range of positions, including OVCS program coordinator positions, mentors, tutors, educators, van drivers and community service assistants.

During 2007-2008, OVCS recruited, hired, trained and placed over 200 work-study students who coordinated programs, recruited volunteers, assisted with program development and facilitated transportation. In addition, some of those students worked at community sites, including the Community Health Center, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, the Office of Development and Planning, Women's Center, Alliance for Living, Mystic Aquarium, ISAAC school, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the New London Public Schools.

More information on Federal Work Study and Connecticut Work Study can be found under "Student Work Opportunities."

Last Modified: Thursday, February 12, 2009 9:16