Ohio University

The Summer Service Corps is an opportunity to earn money for college through the Federal Work-Study program. Ohio University undergraduates and graduate students (who will be enrolled in the fall) can work full time for a community organization in Athens for 10 weeks this summer - and earn $8.50 per hour. Most positions are 40 hours per week.

The following information describes participating agencies, student eligibility and how to apply. If you are interested, fill out the forms and return them as soon as possible to the Campus Involvement Center, 339 Baker University Center.  

- After verifying your financial eligibility through Financial Aid, we will send your application to the organizations you have indicated.

- Once the organization receives your application, they will determine whether or not to contact you for an interview.

- Once you are hired by an organization, have them send in a hiring report to the Campus Involvement Center. They can either mail it to 339 Baker University Center, fax it to 740-593-0223, or send it as an email attachment to oucommunityservice@gmail.com

- All new hires who have not had a work study job within the previous quarter are required to stop by the Campus Involvement Center within 3 business days of being hired to fill out your I-9 and other paperwork. Failure to fill out this paperwork will result in your paycheck being delayed or withheld.

Who is eligible?

1. Have submitted your 2011-2012 FAFSA.
2. Plan on being enrolled at Ohio University for the academic year 2011-2012.
3. Your calculated financial need is at least $3400 after Federal Pell Grant, Ohio College Opportunity Grant and Scholarships (if applicable).
4. Willing to let your summer earnings count as a resource when the remainder of your 2011-2012 financial aid package is calculated.

Timeline:

Recruitment of students	May-June
Selection and interviews	Mid May - June 12+
Work on projects	June 20 - August 27

   to view or fill out the required application.