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Work-Study
The
Federal
Work-Study Program provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and
graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money
to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service
work and work related to the recipient's course of study. Work-study
can help you get your foot in the door by allowing you to gain valuable
experience in your chosen field before you leave school.
HOW WILL I RECEIVE WORKSTUDY?You'll be paid by the hour. No work-study student may be paid by commission or fee. Your school must pay you directly at least once a month. Wages for the Federal Work-Study Program must equal at least the current federal minimum wage but may be higher, depending on the type of work you do and the skills required. Your total work-study award depends on when you apply, your financial need, and the funding level at your school. When assigning work hours, your employer or financial aid administrator will consider your award amount, your class schedule, and your academic progress.If you work on campus, you'll usually work for your school. If you work off campus, your employer will usually be a private nonprofit organization or a public agency, and the work performed must be in the public interest. Your school may have agreements with private for-profit employers for Federal Work-Study jobs. This type of job must be relevant to your course of study. |
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