Community Service Work-Study Program

The Community Service Work-Study Program (CSWSP) is exclusively for students who have a Federal Work-Study award in their financial aid package. This federally funded program allows students to work off-campus, in community service oriented positions, while being paid through Oberlin College student payroll.

The Community Service Work-Study Program focuses on engaging students more fully in service learning through consistent outreach activities, stimulating service experiences, meaningful orientation and reflection, and connections between service and coursework. Students employed at Community Service Work-Study Program affiliated agencies learn more about their community, impact the lives of local residents, and earn part of their financial aid award.

The Community Service Work-Study Program is currently affiliated with 18 agencies serving the City of Oberlin and the greater Lorain County community. Students working in these agencies tutor academically at-risk youth, complete clerical tasks, plan arts projects, participate in environmental restoration programs and contribute creative ideas. Visit other sections of this site to learn how to get involved

You can download the CSWSP Handbook for Students here, in PDF format.

For more information on CSWSP, please refer to the CSWSP Handbook for Students, email cswsp@oberlin.edu, or contact Beth.Blissman@oberlin.edu at (440) 775-8055.