Student Employment (Work Study) Awards are a form of “self-help” aid. Under these programs, the student obtains a work study position, either on- or off-campus and then works to earn their award. Student employment funds earned do NOT have to be repaid; however, the student must work to earn the award. If the student does not earn his/her full award amount for the academic year, the remaining award amount is forfeited.
To apply for Work Study, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicate an interest in work study funding. Funding for student employment programs at RCTC is limited, so apply early!
Wage Rate: $14.00/hour, effective for Fall 2025 Student Employment Awards.
Pay Raises: $ .50/hour after completion of 200 hours. An employment evaluation must be completed by your Student Employment Supervisor.
Student Employee Performance Evaluation Rubric Form Instructions
The Evaluation Rubric Form is provided to the supervisor/lead worker as a tool in to evaluate the student. It must be completed, and the original copy must be kept on file in the financial aid office if the student merits a pay increase. It is recommended that students are evaluated after performing 200 hours of employment. The performance evaluation is used for two purposes:
- Supervisor/Lead Worker evaluation of student
- Student self-evaluation of job performance. Students are required to complete a self-evaluation and submit it to the supervisor/lead worker at the time of the performance evaluation.
Prior to submitting this form to the financial aid office:
- Set up a time to meet with the student and review the student’s self-evaluation and compare it to the supervisor/lead worker’s evaluation of the student. This dialogue would encourage reflection and demonstrate our sincere commitment to the development of these skills.
- For every criterion score the supervisor should provide one or more comments to the student. These comments could be strengths or areas for potential improvement.
- Include the evaluation rubric form with all requests for raises and terminations.
Work Study Eligibility
Eligibility for an increase in pay will be based on results of the student employee evaluation. Students scoring between 13 and 16 will receive a $0.50 increase per hour. Students scoring between 9 and 12 points will receive a $0.25 increase per hour. Student employees scoring 8-4 will receive no wage increase. These student employees are eligible for reevaluation after a minimum of 4 additional weeks of work or the end of the term, whichever is first. These students may be considered for a pay increase at that time based on the new evaluation.
Scoring:
- Above Average: 4
- Satisfactory: 3
- Improving: 2
- Unsatisfactory: 1
Timesheets Due: Every other Wednesday, by 4:30pm