Work-study positions are a great way to learn skills and earn money while your are going to school.
OJC faculty and staff are friendly to work with and they help prepare you for the real world. Contact student services at (719) 384-6831 and see if we have a position that is right for you.
Federal Work Study
Federal funds are made available to assist Colorado resident students with their college financing through part-time campus employment. Students approved for this program can be eligible to work a maximum of 15 hours per week when school is in session and 35 hours per week on breaks (depending on the position and the student's unmet financial need).
For Information on how to apply for federal work-study please contact the Director of Financial Aid at Otero Junior College.
Colorado Work Study
State funds are made available to assist students with their college financing through part-time campus employment. Students approved for this program can be eligible to work a maximum of 15 hours per week when school is in session and 35 hours per week on breaks (depending on the position and the student's unmet financial need).
For Information on how to apply for Colorado work-study please contact the Director of Financial Aid at Otero Junior College.
Colorado No Need Work Study
State funds are made available to resident students even though they show no need for financial assistance with their college financing. This program gives no-need students an opportunity to receive on the job experience which is helpful when looking for employment after graduation. These positions have the same requirements as the other work-study positions but they are not limited by need. Students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to qualify for this program.
For Information on how to apply for Colorado No-Need work-study please contact the Director of Financial Aid at Otero Junior College.