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Work-Study

The Federal Work-Study Program is a form of financial aid. To qualify, a student must submit a current year Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form (FAFSA).   It is based on need. It is not a loan. It is not a grant.

Work-study does not mean the student is paid for studying! The student must find a job on campus and work to earn their allotted work-study award.

Just like any other job, the student is paid for the number of hours the student works. Most work-study jobs require a student to work from 10 to 15 hours per week. Pay days are every other Tuesday. The minimum wage on-campus is $7.40

If a student has a $2,000 award and is paid $7.40 per hour they can work up to 10 hours per week during the academic year.

The money a work-study student earns is paid to him/her in the form of a paycheck. Your earnings are NOT applied to your bill as a credit. The student is to use this money for expenses while attending the University. This can include expenses to go home during breaks, food, laundry, housing, books, etc.