Work-Study is a Federal financial assistance program for students. Work-Study awards are made to students as part of the student’s financial aid package through the Financial Aid Office. A student who has a Work-Study award may work in either a Work-Study position or in a regular-payroll job; however, only students who have received Work-Study awards may work in work-study jobs.
After learning from the Financial Aid Office that you have been awarded Work-Study, it will be your responsibility to apply for and obtain a Work-Study job. Career Services posts jobs available on the job board located in Career Services, Sharwan Smith 101. Work-Study jobs are posted a few days before school begins and throughout the school year. There are approximately 150 Work-Study jobs; and 300 regular-payroll student jobs on campus; AND there are at least 400-500 students eligible to apply for the Work-Study positions.
Look over the Work-Study job postings; read the announcements carefully and be certain you are qualified for the position and able to work the hours requested. Write down the contact information for the positions that interest you. You will then want to pick up and fill in an application form, (you will need to complete one for each position you apply for) and apply directly to the appropriate person or department. The applications are available next to the bulletin board. Be certain to dress appropriately for the interview, and to check back often with the hiring department to show interest in obtaining the position.
Stacia Thomas, Student Employment Specialist, will be happy to assist you in the process.
Receiving the work-study award makes you eligible to APPLY for any of the Work-Study positions you are qualified for, and earn up to the dollar amount of your award. However, there is no guarantee that you will obtain one of these work-study positions. If you are not able to obtain a work-study position, the money is not yours.
If you are not able to obtain a Work-Study position, you can apply for the Regular Payroll on-campus positions. Regular payroll is available throughout the entire year. You can also apply for off-campus employment.
STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WORK MORE THAN 20 HOURS PER WEEK ON CAMPUS
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