Work Study

Work Study Awards

The Federal College Work-Study Program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay educational expenses. It does not reduce tuition or fees.

The Federal Work-Study Program emphasizes employment in civic education and work related to your course of study whenever possible. The total award depends on when a student applies, their level of need, and the school's funding level.

If a student is awarded Federal Work-Study funds, various on-campus and off-campus positions, including community service positions, are available. New students should plan to attend the job orientation session during their university orientation program. 

Eligibility and Process

To receive Federal Work-Study funds, a student must have a FAFSA on file with the Financial Aid Office, and their financial aid file must be complete. The student is responsible for seeking out, interviewing, and securing a Work-Study position on campus.

Please remember that employment is not guaranteed. Work-Study is available only during the Fall and Spring semesters. There is no Federal Work-Study funding available for the Summer term.

For current openings, please visit the Student Employment Positions page.

Work-Study Policies

Students receiving Federal Work-Study funds must secure a job placement within three weeks of the start of the semester. Students who have not secured a position by the end of three weeks will have their Federal Work-Study award canceled.

Students hired under Work-Study must show earnings five weeks into the semester they are employed, or their Federal Work-Study award canceled for that semester.

Once canceled, the award cannot be reinstated.

Students who receive Federal Work-Study funds must complete all employment paperwork and contract with the Student Employment Office. They must also have the appropriate documentation (originals only, no copies).

Students not initially awarded Work-Study may place their name on the Work-Study waitlist at the start of the Fall semester.

Before students begin working, they must submit a copy of their semester class schedule to their supervisor. Work schedules are arranged with the student and their supervisors around their classroom hours. Students cannot work during regularly scheduled class times, even if the class is canceled.

Students may hold only one Work-Study position per term and are limited to working 20 hours per week. However, students with a Work-Study position may also be employed simultaneously in a regular student employment position. If a student has a Work-Study position and a regular student employment position, they can work a maximum of 29 hours per week in total.

Student employees are paid bi-weekly, and wages can vary depending on their position.

Off-Campus and Community Service Positions

Off-campus Work-Study job opportunities exist in non-profit and for-profit businesses and agencies. Students may also be interested in off-campus community service jobs. These services are designed to improve the quality of life for the community residents, particularly low-income individuals, or to solve problems related to their needs.

If you are interested in off-campus employment, community service positions, or further information on job fairs, please contact the Student Employment Office. 

Institutional Employment

Non-financial need-based student employment opportunities are available on-campus with various departments. For current openings, please visit the Student Employment Positions page. 

Interested students must complete all employment paperwork and contract with the Student Employment Office. They must also have the appropriate documentation (originals only, no copies). Please contact the Student Employment Office for more information. 

Visit the Student Employment Office to learn more about Work-Study and other student employment positions.