Work-Study Student Mentorship Program

If you are an MCC student who is eligible for employment through the Work-Study Student Mentorship Program, you may apply for the Mentorship jobs available on campus.

Requirements:

• You must be enrolled half-time in courses with MCC. (6 hours in Fall/Spring, 3 hours in the Summer term working)
• You must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• You must meet Satisfactory Progress.
• Be classified as a Texas resident
• Be registered with Selective Service, or be exempt

Steps to apply and hiring process:

1. To find a Mentorship job, please scroll down to the list below.
   • Click on the Department to view available positions (ex. Athletics, Math Lab).
   • Click on the Work-Study Student Mentorship to view Job Description and Required Skills (ex. Student Athletic Trainer, Math Lab Tutor).
   • Complete Work-Study Student Mentorship application.
   • Enter your personal information and specify skills and experience - please be detailed, as if you are submitting a resume. This is your employment application.
   • Select a maximum of three (3) positions.
   • Submit your application.
2. Once submitted, the Office of Financial Aid will review your application for completeness, eligibility and enrollment. Incomplete applications will not be considered for employment.
3. Your work-study eligibility will be determined and your application forwarded to the hiring supervisor(s) of your selected positions.
4. Hiring supervisor(s) will contact you if interested in interviewing you for the position.
5. Once selected by a department to fill a position, a criminal background check must be performed. The hiring supervisor will request that you complete the following forms: DPS Criminal History Form, MCC Background Release Form, Authorization Form and Job Responsibilities Form. These forms must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid for review.
6. Hiring supervisors will be notified of the approved background checks and will contact you to complete W-4 and I-9 forms. You will complete these forms and provide original identity documents to the hiring supervisor to verify the I-9. Departments will submit these forms to the Office of Financial Aid for input in the E-Verify system where the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration will verify your eligibility to work in the United States. You will be notified if you are determined NOT eligible to participate as a student worker in MCC’s Work-Study Student Mentorship Program.
7. If you are eligible to begin work, the hiring supervisor will contact you to set your start date. Under no circumstances will you be allowed to work as a student worker before completing the I-9 form and receiving confirmation of eligibility to work. Students who work prior to receiving this confirmation may be terminated as a student worker. The Office of Financial Aid will contact you if any additional information may be necessary to determine your eligibility.

Please inform the Financial Aid Office at (254) 299-8698 if you experience any difficulties or if you have any suggestions for improvement with this new application process. Thank you.