Work Study Program
working during school to help pay for college
Federal work-study programs are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. The student works part-time on campus or in the community to earn money towards school. The amount of work is determine by the college and cannot exceed the work-study award.
Below are two (2) quick summary tasks on the work study program:
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financial aid types
About Federal Work Study
Federal work-study programs are available for both undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study.
The student works part-time on campus or in the community to earn money to help pay for school expenses. The goal is to provide work-aid for students who need extra funds. The school administers the program.
Contact your school's financial aid office for more information.
financial aid types
Award Amounts
- students are paid at the federal minimum wage (or more) on an hourly basis
- the wage is dependent upon your skill set and work requirement. Graduate students may be paid hourly or by salary
- work assignments can be on-campus and off-campus work in public-related services
- the amount of work is determined by your school and cannot exceed the Federal work-study award.
Helpful Tools
Some helpful tools for tracking n' managing aid decisions:
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