Work-Study

Federal and State work-study provides jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to a student's course of study.

Work-study is generally awarded at 12 hours per week. Students are paid twice a month at a minimum salary of $15 per hour.

Current Openings

To view descriptions of available work-study positions, choose your preferred campus location.

Note: 

  • Campus locations not listed are currently not offering work-study positions.
  • Openings last updated: August 12, 2026.

TCC Northeast Work-Study Positions

Hiring Department Position Job Description
Admissions & 
Registrar
Administrative 
Support
Provide excellent customer service to others, assist faculty/staff with completing projects, manage office correspondence (phone and mail) and operate office equipment.
Biology Instructional 
Support
Provide lab and classroom support, tutoring for discipline area/lab, address discipline specific questions from students, and complete tutoring certificate.
Career Services Administrative 
Support
Provide excellent customer service to others, assist faculty/staff with completing projects, manage office correspondence (phone and mail) and operate office equipment.
Chemistry Instructional Support Provide lab and classroom support, tutoring for discipline area/lab, address discipline specific questions from students, and complete tutoring certificate.
Financial Aid Mentor Provide excellent customer service to others, provide team support to colleagues, provide technical support on TCC platforms (e.g. MyTCCTrack, Canvas etc.), support and engage with new students throughout the academic year, participate in one-on-one and group sessions as a campus /college advocate, role model, and student resource.
Student 
Accessibility 
Resources
Instructional 
Support
Provide lab and classroom support, tutoring for discipline area/lab, address discipline specific questions from students, and complete tutoring certificate.
Student Activities Administrative 
Support
Provide excellent customer service to others, assist faculty/staff with completing projects, manage office correspondence (phone and mail) and operate office equipment.
Student Success & 
Advising
Mentor Provide excellent customer service to others, provide team support to colleagues, provide technical support on TCC platforms (e.g. MyTCCTrack, Canvas etc.), support and engage with new students throughout the academic year, participate in one-on-one and group sessions as a campus /college advocate, role model, and student resource.

Total Vacancies: 8

TCC Southeast Work-Study Positions

Hiring Department Position Job Description

Advising & Counseling

Mentor
Provide excellent customer service to others, provide team support to colleagues, provide technical support on TCC platforms (e.g. MyTCCTrack, Canvas etc.), support and engage with new students throughout the academic year, participate in one-on-one and group sessions as a campus /college advocate, role model, and student resource.
Career Services Specialized Support Assist department with completing specific projects, manage small research or technical related tasks, responsible for operating high technical equipment or working in department specific software, may provide support to assigned area during college representation functions, and maintain confidentiality of all records and databases associated.
Culinary Instructional Support Provide lab and classroom support, tutoring for discipline area/lab, address discipline specific questions from students, and complete tutoring certificate.
English as a Second Language  Administrative Support Provide excellent customer service to others, assist faculty/staff with completing projects, manage office correspondence (phone and mail) and operate office equipment.
President's Office Administrative Support Provide excellent customer service to others, assist faculty/staff with completing projects, manage office correspondence (phone and mail) and operate office equipment.
President's Office Specialized Support Assist department with completing specific projects, manage small research or technical related tasks, responsible for operating high technical equipment or working in department specific software, may provide support to assigned area during college representation functions, and maintain confidentiality of all records and databases associated.
Science/Biology Instructional Support Provide lab and classroom support, tutoring for discipline area/lab, address discipline specific questions from students, and complete tutoring certificate.
Student Success Administrative Support Provide excellent customer service to others, assist faculty/staff with completing projects, manage office correspondence (phone and mail) and operate office equipment.
TRIO Specialized Support Assist department with completing specific projects, manage small research or technical related tasks, responsible for operating high technical equipment or working in department specific software, may provide support to assigned area during college representation functions, and maintain confidentiality of all records and databases associated.

Total Vacancies: 9

TCC South Work-Study Positions

Hiring Department Position Job Description
Language Lab Administrative 
Support
Provide excellent customer service to others, assist faculty/staff with completing projects, manage office correspondence (phone and mail) and operate office equipment.
Learning Commons- Science Center Instructional Support Provide lab and classroom support, tutoring for discipline area/lab, address discipline specific questions from students, and complete tutoring certificate.
Student Accessibility Resources Administrative Support Provide excellent customer service to others, assist faculty/staff with completing projects, manage office correspondence (phone and mail) and operate office equipment.
Student Conduct & Prevention Education Mentor Provide excellent customer service to others, provide team support to colleagues, provide technical support on TCC platforms (e.g. MyTCCTrack, Canvas etc.), support and engage with new students throughout the academic year, participate in one-on-one and group sessions as a campus /college advocate, role model, and student resource.

Total Vacancies: 4

TCC Trinity River Work-Study Positions

Hiring Department Position Job Description
English Language Learning Program Specialized Support Assist department with completing specific projects, manage small research or technical related tasks, responsible for operating high technical equipment or working in department specific software, may provide support to assigned area during college representation functions, and maintain confidentiality of all records and databases associated.
Learning Commons-Writing Center Administrative Support Provide excellent customer service to others, assist faculty/staff with completing projects, manage office correspondence (phone and mail) and operate office equipment.

Total Vacancies: 2

TCC Connect Work-Study Positions

Hiring Department Position Job Description
America Reads Mentor Provide excellent customer service to others, provide team support to colleagues, provide technical support on TCC platforms (e.g. MyTCCTrack, Canvas etc.), support and engage with new students throughout the academic year, participate in one-on-one and group sessions as a campus /college advocate, role model, and student resource.
InspirED Mentor Provide excellent customer service to others, provide team support to colleagues, provide technical support on TCC platforms (e.g. MyTCCTrack, Canvas etc.), support and engage with new students throughout the academic year, participate in one-on-one and group sessions as a campus /college advocate, role model, and student resource.

Total Vacancies: 2

Applying for Work-Study

  1. Apply for admission to TCC
  2. Apply for Federal student aid—select the option for work-study.
    • Your FAFSA and any additional documentation must be submitted before the March 1 priority deadline each year.
    • Please note: Work-study funding and job availability are limited. Job placement is not guaranteed.
  3. Review your work-study offer and accept it through MyTCCTrack Financial Aid section, under My Awards.
  4. Apply for on-campus jobs by visiting the TCC Careers website.
    • Student positions are available in the following categories:
      • Administrative Support
      • Instructional Support
      • Specialized Support
      • Mentor

Questions? Contact Career Services.

Updated August 12, 2026