Work Study
Overview of Federal Work Study
Work study is a federally-funded program that provides part-time employment opportunities to students with demonstrated financial need. Work-study awards are based on an annual allocation and cannot be guaranteed to all eligible students.
- The standard work-study award is $2,000 for the given academic year.
- Students are paid weekly based on hours worked in that given week.
- Work-study funds are not/cannot be credited to the student’s tuition bill.
Eligibility
- Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Must have completed a FAFSA application and completed verification (if applicable)
- Estimated family contribution (EFC) cannot be higher than 30,000
- Students must be enrolled at least half-time; If less than half-time, students may work as long as they intend to be at least half-time the following semester.