Employment in the work study program can provide students with valuable experience and training for future employment.

Work study is earn‑as‑you‑go aid. Students earn work study money as they work their scheduled hours, rather than having those funds credited directly toward tuition like grants, scholarships, and loans. RMC students participating in the work study program are paid on the 10th of each month for the actual hours worked during the preceding month.

Funding for federal and institutional work study is limited and is offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis. If a student who has not been offered work study requests that it be added to their aid offer, every effort will be made to accommodate that request. If work study cannot be added at the time of the request, the student may be placed on a waiting list. If funds become available, students on the waiting list will be considered for an offer based on their eligibility.

Work study jobs are available in various areas on campus and, for eligible students, in off‑campus community service organizations. Students must qualify for federal work study to be placed in off‑campus jobs. On average, students work 10–12 hours per week. Employers often allow flexibility to accommodate class schedules, and students are encouraged to be involved in extracurricular activities at Rocky Mountain College. They must, however, be responsible employees. Sports, clubs, trips, meetings, and other activities may interfere with work schedules, and students should communicate any schedule conflicts to their supervisors. Students must also maintain satisfactory academic progress while in a work study program.

Many students qualify for the work study program, which makes the program competitive. RMC cannot guarantee that a student will obtain a work study job and/or earn the full amount they are awarded. Job availability, funding limitations, and class schedules can prevent a student from participating in work study. It is up to each student to seek, apply for, and secure a work study position.

Students must read and understand the RMC Student Employment Policy and Procedures prior to participating in the work study program. Consult the Student Work Study Process Guide for more information about getting approval.