Federal Aid | County College of Morris (CCM)

Types of Federal Student Aid

Apply for Federal student aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) form.

What Type Of Federal Student Aid Might I Get?

Select for types of Federal Student Aid and more, in addition to the below –

There are three types of Federal student aid:

1. Grants (PELL, SEOG, etc.)

These types of financial aid does not have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund)

2. Work-study (FWS)

Student work program through which you earn money while in school. Also view below in addition to contacting the Office of Career-Services for job availability (on or off-campus).

Period of employment may be between July 1st – June 30th (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer terms) to registered students.
Office of Career Service – Federal Work-Study / Student Aide website

3. Federal Direct Stafford Loans (subsidized, unsubsidized, Parent PLUS)

Borrowed money for college or career school which requires repayment with interest, six month after separation from the college or if registered for less than 6 credits, whichever comes first.

Federal College Work-Study (FWS)

County College of Morris provides opportunities for employment to its students as one form of financial assistance to help them meet their educational expenses through the Federal College Work-Study (FWS) program. Every year, nearly 150 students work on and off campus in a variety of positions in more than forty different departments and areas. Positions are generally skill-related and successful placements call for a “fit” between job requirements and student abilities. “Ability” may refer to specialized knowledge, assignment familiarity, effective communication, interpersonal skills and/or willingness to comply with specific department or supervisory requirements. Student aide positions may be clerical, lab-related, technical, academic (tutoring), among others.

What It Is

Employment on campus while attending as a CCM student. In some cases, employment can be at off-campus non-profit organizations.

Eligibility

Eligible students are those who are enrolled at CCM at least half time. Note: Summer student employees do not need to be attending in the summer but must be registered for at least six credits for the following fall. Students on F-1 visas must be enrolled full time for “campus” student employment only (not FWS).

To Apply

It is recommended that you complete your Federal Financial Aid application (FAFSA) early (see below) so you can apply for a job on campus prior to the beginning of the semester in which you want to work.

Job Placement

Visit the Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education, Student Community Center, room 125, for an application.

Not Awarded Work-Study and are interested?

Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for eligibility determination.

The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) supports student employees who receive financial aid and are “awarded” part-time employment as part of their aid package, based on individual financial need. FWS students may earn up to the amount of their award during the summer and/or academic year.
Students interested in receiving Federal Work-Study should indicate their interest when completing the Financial Aid application (FAFSA). Students who miss selecting this option on the FAFSA may still be eligible to receive Work-Study; having received any state or federal grants is an indication of possible eligibility. Students who are unsure of their eligibility may check with the Office of Financial Aid or the Career Services Office, located in the Student Community Center, SCC-125.

Timesheets

Timesheets must be completed via Titans Direct by 8 p.m. on Thursday of the payroll cycle.