Federal Work-Study Program

The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs for undergraduates with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to your course of study. If you have unmet financial need and are enrolled for at least six credit hours, you may apply for employment on campus through the Federal Work-Study program. You may obtain an application from the Financial Aid Office.

Do's and Don'ts for Federal Work-Study

DO..

Complete and submit the Work-Study application and all required documentation to the Financial Aid Office.
Interview for the job.
Complete W-4 and other payment forms in the Human Resources Office.
Obtain a Work Permit from the Human Resources Office.
Take the Permit to your job site supervisor.
Set a work schedule with your supervisor.
Complete your time sheet daily; accurately record time worked.
Have your supervisor sign the time sheet at the end of week after your work is completed.

Send your time sheet to Susan Elliot in the Human
Resources Office (F-6) the last day you work each week.

DON'T...

Start working until the Human Resources Office has issued you a Work Permit. If you do, you are volunteering your time and cannot be paid.
Work more than the approved number of hours.
Work more than 20 hours a week.
Work more than 8 hours a day.
Miss work without first contacting your supervisor.
Submit time sheets late, you may not get paid.

Resources

Federal Work-Study Application
Job Postings

Check the job board outside of the Career Resource Center (room 102 Kee Hall) or online here