Federal Work-Study Program
Federal work-study is a need-based financial aid program funded by the federal government and Â鶹´«Ã½. Unlike grants and scholarships, federal work-study offers are earned and paid through the payroll process in the form of a biweekly paycheck. Federal work-study offers and amounts are subject to eligibility requirements and fund availability. Early application is very important.
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For Â鶹´«Ã½s
Participating in federal work-study can be a gratifying experience. It's not only an additional avenue to help pay for school but it also helps you gain some invaluable social and professional skills that will help you in your future career. To learn more about whether you're eligible, review the requirements and explore the different programs available.
Financial aid eligibility
Students earning federal work-study must meet and maintain general financial aid eligibility criteria, including satisfactory academic progress.
Earnings
Offers may be canceled if no paycheck has been issued within the first four weeks of the semester or session.
Types of federal work-study programs for Â鶹´«Ã½s
Frequently asked questions
I had to learn how to be adaptable at times and think outside the box while also learning how to delegate tasks on a team and be as efficient as possible. These skills are going to help me in my future as a doctor. I learned a lot about who I actually am and saw how much I actually thrive under pressure.
For employers
If you employ Â鶹´«Ã½s under the federal work-study program, either on- or off-campus or through the America Reads, America Counts tutoring program, you will need access to a variety of information. We cover it all with complete details on hiring Â鶹´«Ã½s, processing payroll and following University guidelines.
Financial aid eligibility
Students earning federal work-study must meet and maintain general financial aid eligibility criteria, including Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Earnings
Offers may be canceled if no paycheck has been issued within the first four weeks of the semester or session.
Monitor payroll
Payrolls should be closely monitored by departments to verify that Â鶹´«Ã½ earnings are charging federal work-study and not departmental accounts.