What if I have more questions?
Contact the Work4College Program Director, Mason May, by email mmay@ntcc.edu or call (903) 434-8246
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How much can I make over the summer?
If you work every hour possible (15) of every week (10) you will have worked 150 hours. 150 hours times $15 per hour equals $2,250. Of this, $1,125 will be take home pay and $1,125 will be scholarship credit.
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What if I accumulate scholarship credit but do not attend NTCC?
To use your scholarship credits at NTCC, you must apply them to your account within two years of your high school graduation or two years upon completion of the program- whichever comes last. Student will forfeit any remaining scholarship credit.
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If I have to miss work for a few hours in one week can I make them up later?
No. We understand there may be very valid reasons for missing work, and, it is okay to miss work for excused reasons. However, in this program, there is a 15 hour per week maximum and no missed hours can be made up. No exceptions.
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How does the take home pay work?
Students get paid for every two weeks. There are five pay periods for the ten week summer session.
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Is the class for college credit, and how much does it cost?
Yes, it is a one hour credit course and the cost is covered with a scholarship for being in the program.
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Do I have to take the class associated with the program?
Yes. The class is a very important part of the program. The curriculum deals with life-skills. Associated topics include, but are not limited to the following: orientation, gratitude, letter writing, team building, career assessment, resume building, civics, manners, ethics and morals, financial literacy, college success, etc. There is also a community service component associated with the class. All first year students must complete 20 hours of community service while in the W4C Program class. The community service coordinator will work with the students on assigned projects.
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What happens if I start the summer program and then quit?
You will receive any accrued scholarship credits on your account once you enroll for future NTCC classes (you don’t lose any built up credits). However, you will be responsible for dropping the Leadership class you will be enrolled in.
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How many hours a week can I work?
15 hours a week is the maximum allowed in the program.
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How much will I make and when do I get paid?
Students earn a total of $15 per hour. Out of this, $7.50 goes directly into their pockets. $7.50 is set aside in an account that will be used to pay toward their tuition, fees, books and/or room and board at NTCC (scholarship credits). The students in the program will get paid every two weeks (pocket money). The remaining funds (scholarship credits) will be applied to their accounts at NTCC.
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