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Federal Work Study (FWS)

Federal Work Study (FWS) is a Title IV Program awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to the neediest students, providing part-time job opportunities for students to earn money while enrolled in college. Title IV-eligible students are awarded the maximum amount they can earn; however, the actual amount they receive is calculated by the number of hours they actually work times the accepted wage. FWS jobs may be on or off campus, and students can only work hours they are NOT scheduled to be in class and not logged into an online class. FWS cannot be used for internship credit. Students must submit a FWS Application to the student life/special populations coordinator on the North Campus or the director of student life on the South Campus and be interviewed by a potential supervisor prior to beginning work. FWS students are paid monthly for the actual hours worked.

All FWS students must meet the basic requirements of the program. FWS students must:

Be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours or more per semester).
Be in good academic standing and making satisfactory academic progress to be in good standing for financial aid.
Be eligible for Pell Grant and enrolled in a Pell-eligible program.
Submit to a criminal background check with satisfactory results.

OFTC Foundation

The OFTC Foundation is a separate and independent nonprofit 501c3 organization established to support students by acquiring and administering monetary gifts, grants, and other funds from area donors. Many of the donations received are used for scholarships for students. For a list of scholarships available through the foundation visit: https://www.oftc.edu/about-oftc/foundations/scholarships-grants/.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

The purpose of this act is to prepare individuals facing serious barriers to employment with the training necessary for entry into the labor force. More information can be obtained from the WIOA office at Oconee Fall Line Technical College at 478-553-2444 (North Campus) or 478-274-7800 (South Campus).

TAA/TRA

These programs are administered by the Department of Labor for individuals who lose their jobs due to plant closings, etc. To apply, students should contact their local Department of Labor office or the local WIOA office at OFTC at 478-553-2444 (North Campus) or 478-274-7800 (South Campus).

Veterans Benefits

After gaining admissions to the college, eligible students should begin the process of applying for VA Educational Benefits. Students may apply for VA Benefits online at https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/ and clicking the Apply for Benefits link to be connected to the Veterans Online Application System (VONAPP). A student may request a paper application by calling 888-442-4551. The application process normally takes 6 – 8 weeks for new education claims. The Office of the Registrar serves as the Certifying Official to the Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of Oconee Fall Line Technical College. Eligible Veterans and the dependents of eligible Veterans will work with the Veterans Certifying Official for OFTC students:

Office of the Registrar

560 Pinehill Road, Dublin, GA 31021

Phone: 478-274-7761 | Fax: 1-800-473-3021

Email: registrar@oftc.edu

Office: Student Affairs, South Campus Room 101B

Questions that students have about eligibility and payment should be directed to the Department of Veteran Affairs Regional Office:

Department of Veteran Affairs

Atlanta Regional Office

1700 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033-4032

Phone: 1-888-GI-BILL-1 or (1-888-442-4551)

Website: https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/