Union County College participates in the Federal Work-Study Program (FWS). Its purpose is to give part-time employment to undergraduate students who need the income to help meet the cost of postsecondary education.  Positions are located on-campus and at off-campus locations in community service activities.  Community service activities are identified by the UCC Financial Aid Office through consultation with local nonprofit, governmental, and community-based organizations.  They are designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low income individuals, or to solve particular problems related to their needs.

• Student may be eligible for the FWSP based on the following criteria.
• Financial Need - FWSP is made reasonably available to the extent that funds are available, to all students that demonstrate financial need.
• Students interested in the FWSP must complete an Institutional Federal Work-Study application.
• Combined aid cannot exceed financial need.
• Students must be matriculated in an eligible program and making satisfactory academic progress.

Union County College also offers employment opportunities to students through its Human Resources Department. These opportunities are limited and are not based on financial need.  For further information, contact Human Resources.