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Work-Study Award Rules & Responsibilities

Before you start your Work-Study job, make sure you read and understand these important rules:

  1. Hours and Pay: I know I have been given an estimated number of Work-Study hours. My hours might go up or down depending on how much money is available and if I still qualify. I cannot work more than 15 hours per week or 8 hours in one day. It’s my job to keep track of my hours. If I work more than what I was approved for, I won’t get paid for those extra hours—they will be treated like volunteer time.

  2. Enrollment: I must be continuously enrolled in at least 6 units of required coursework to keep my Work-Study job.

  3. Academic Standards: I must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) or follow an approved Academic Plan if I’m on appeal. If I don’t,  my Work-Study job will be canceled.

  4. Good Behavior: I must follow the school’s rules for good conduct, as written in the Student Conduct Policy (AP 5500).

  5. No Long-Term Job Promise: This job is temporary. It is not a promise of a permanent job.

  6. Job Approval: My job depends on approval by the ICCD board and can be ended at any time for any reason.

  7. Taxes: Work-Study earnings are taxable. I must report these wages to the IRS if I am required to file a tax return.

  8. Unemployment Rules: Work-Study jobs don’t count as regular jobs for unemployment insurance. If I already get unemployment, I must tell the California Employment Development Department (EDD) that I have a Work-Study job.

  9. Timesheets: I understand that I will be paid once a month for the hours worked the previous month. I must submit my Web Time timesheet through by the 10th of each month. My hours will be checked and approved by my supervisor or Human Resources staff.

  10. Rounding Time: When filling out my timesheet, I must round my time to the nearest quarter hour:
    • 15 minutes = 0.25
    • 30 minutes = 0.5

      If I fill it out wrong, it will be sent back to fix, and my pay might be delayed.

  11. Late Timesheets: If I turn in my timesheet late, I won’t get paid until the next month’s paycheck.

  12. Work Hours: I can’t work during my class or test times. If class is canceled or ends early, I must show proof. All time in and out must be written on my monthly Work-Study timecard.

  13. Paychecks: Work-Study paychecks will be mailed to my home address at the end of each month unless I set up direct deposit.

  14. Sick Time: I can earn sick leave based on California AB 1522 rules.

  15. Handbook: I am responsible for reading and understanding the Work-Study Student Handbook.

  16. End of Program: I must pick up and turn in my evaluation/termination worksheet at the end of my job.

Work-Study Program Questions
For questions about the work-study program, contact:

Barbara Escoto
Phone: (760)-355-6236
Email: Barbara.escoto@imperial.edu 

Priscilla Sanchez
Phone: (760)-355-6270
Email: priscilla.sanchez@imperial.edu 

IVC Student Employment Questions
For questions about IVC student employment contact:

Athena Chavez
Phone: (760)-355-6295
Email: athena.chavez@imperial.edu