Federal Work Study

Eligible students may work part-time while in college to help defray their educational cost.

• Federal Work Study is awarded to students who:
• • Demonstrate financial need by filing the FAFSA
  • Indicate on their FAFSA that they’re interested in Federal Work Study
  • File their FAFSA early.  Funds are extremely limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Are meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Students are paid an hourly rate and receive a paycheck every two weeks for the hours worked.
• Students cannot earn more than the amount of their work-study award.
• Work hours average 10 hours per week.
• Students are awarded a maximum of $4,000 per year.
• Student workers must continue to meet SAP to continue working each semester.
• When Federal Work Study jobs become available for 2024-25, students typically have the opportunity to work jobs on campus and in community service roles.