Summer Service Corps: $4,200 Work Study at Athens Community Organizations

Students can earn $4,200 this summer by helping the Athens and surrounding community through the Summer 2015 Summer Service Corps.

Part of the Community Engagement program within the Campus Involvement Center, 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 fulltime for a community organization in Athens for 15 weeks this summer—and earn $10.00 per hour. Most positions are 28 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 to the Campus Involvement Center, 355 Baker University Center.

Application Deadline: April 25

Who is eligible?

• Have submitted your 2015-2016 FAFSA.
• Plan on being enrolled at Ohio University for the academic year 2015-2016.
• Your calculated financial need is at least $4200 after Federal Pell Grant, Ohio College Opportunity Grant and Scholarships (if applicable).
• Willing to let your summer earnings count as a resource when the remainder of your 2015-2016 financial aid package is calculated.

Get more details on the application process for Summer Service Corps.