The Federal Work-Study program provides on-campus jobs for undergraduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for educational expenses.
Students who qualify for Federal Work-Study have the opportunity to work on campus through the Work-Study program. Job opportunities are awarded on the basis of need. A student must complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility. Students who qualify for work-study will receive a work-study application with their initial financial aid award letter.
Work-Study is not treated the same as other forms of financial aid which are available for disbursement near the beginning of a semester. Work-Study awards are considered earning potential. Students must work their hours before receiving work-study wages. Students are paid monthly by check, and may use their earnings for personal expenses or to make payments on their school bill.
There are many campus jobs available to eligible students each year. The major areas of employment are: library, maintenance, faculty assistants, clerical/typing, housekeeping, admissions counselor, and phone receptionist.
Job openings are posted outside the Financial Aid Office. Once the student has found a job that they are interested in, the student would contact the job supervisor to apply. It is the student's responsibility to locate a job on campus. Most new positions are filled during new student week in August.
The starting wage is $7.00/hour. Although the wage varies depending on the skills required for the job, job performance, and years of employment.
Most students work 10 hours per week and are paid on a monthly basis.
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