Work Study

The Federal Work-Study Program offers eligible students the chance to earn college funds by working a part-time job on campus or in community service agencies.   Work-study is real, on-the-job training and is a way to obtain pre-graduation work experience. 

Work-study is a need-based, Federal self-help, financial aid program.  To qualify, a student must demonstrate financial need from FAFSA results and be enrolled at half-time.   Once awarded, the student must accept the award and secure employment with on or off campus entities that are established in the Work-Study Program.   Only after securing a job will students earn wages that can be used for living expenses.  

Eligibility must be established each year:

• A student must be enrolled in an eligible program as a degree-seeking student.
• A student must meet all Title IV requirements.

Work Hours

Students may not work during class time. The institution may cap the number of worked to ensure work doesn't not interfere with academics. 

Work-Study Dress

Offices typically require work-study students to dress business-casual. Some offices allow their work-study students to dress more casually, so student must be sure to check with their employer.  Students must remember that they are working in a professional setting and need to dress accordingly.