Work-Study
Work-Study is an on-campus work program that provides additional part-time student employment opportunities through federal Title IV funding. Eligibility is determined by filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Eligible students can apply for a greater number of jobs on-campus as they can apply for both hourly student and work-study jobs. Students must apply and be selected by employers for jobs on-campus. Money is paid to students through an SUU paycheck for hours worked.This money may be used toward tuition, fees, books, or general living expenses. Work-Study is available to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Students must complete the FAFSA application each school year, select on that application that they are interested in work-study and qualify based on their available financial need.
Complete the FAFSA
- FAFSA Application
- When compiling the FAFSA application, be sure to select that you are interested in work-study
Review award information for eligibility
- Information may be on the emailed Financial Aid Award Letter
- Information can also be found in theMySUU portal under “Financial Aid”
Enroll in at least 6 credits each semester
Apply for Work-Study and Hourly Study Jobs
Hiring Process
- When hired, work with HR and supervisor to complete all new hire paperwork
- Demonstrate financial need from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards
- Be enrolled in an SUU degree program
- Not be in default of any federal student loan or owe repayment of a federal grant
- Students must be eligible to legally work in the United States
- Eligibility is based on students' unmet need and is subject to change
- Award amount may vary depending on students unmet need and program funding limitations
- Work-Study funding is issued to students through SUU paychecks for hours worked in an approved job.
- Work-Study eligibility does not guarantee a job. Students must apply for available positions through “Jobs for T-Birds” in the MySUU portal
- Work-Study broadens the availability for jobs on-campus and gives students the opportunity to apply for both Hourly Student jobs and Work-Study jobs.
- Only Work-Study eligible students can be hired for available Work-Study jobs, leading to an increased opportunity for jobs.
- Work-Study is offered during the Fall and Spring semesters only
The training video can be found here:
Frequently Asked Questions
Students must complete the FAFSA application each school year, select on that application that they are interested in work-study and qualify based on their available financial need. If you are unsure if you qualify, please contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for details.
Maybe. Please contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, they can determine if you can be made eligible and provide you with additional steps.
No. Work-Study is a federal work program that provides additional job opportunities to students.
If offered a work-study job, employees are paid their wages through SUU paychecks. Money will not be paid to a SUU tuition/fees balance automatically.
Work-study and Hourly Student Jobs can be found in your MySUU portal under the link “T-Bird Campus Jobs”. All opportunities will be shown by default, but can be filtered.
No. Work-Study broadens your availability for jobs on-campus and gives you the opportunity to apply for both Hourly Student jobs and Work-Study jobs. Only Work-Study eligible students can apply for Work-Study jobs, leading to an increased opportunity for jobs.
Yes, as long as you have eligible financial need and have completed the FAFSA application.
Work-study is a federally funded Title IV program and requires students to qualify for funding through their completed FAFSA application. Be sure to check with the jobs supervisor regarding specific employment limitations.
No. Work-Study jobs vary widely across campus, but all jobs have duties and responsibilities that are required that may or may not be related to a student's major.
No. Students can use their work-study eligibility to apply for work-study specific jobs. You must be selected and offered a job.
Students must be enrolled in 6 credits per semester to remain work-study eligible.
If you withdraw from all classes in a term, you are no longer eligible to continue as a work-study student in that term. If you only withdraw from some classes, but remain enrolled in at least 6 credits you may continue working as a work-study student employee.
Students may earn up to their awarded work-study eligibility. Once the funding is exhausted, students will either be rehired as an hourly student employee or terminated.
While you can work up to two (2) jobs concurrently at SUU, only one work-study position can be active at a time. If working more than one job, be sure to work with your supervisors to ensure they are aware and follow all SUU policies.
No, students are not permitted to work during scheduled class times.