What jobs are provided in the work-study program?
Examples of Work Study Programs
- Library Assistant. There are certain tasks you’ll have to complete as a library assistant.
- Office Assistant. There are plenty of places for you to work as an office assistant on campus, from the school’s gym to the math department.
- Tour Guide.
- Marketer.
- Art Department Assistant.
- IT.
- Tutor.
What are the disadvantages of work study?
Cons of federal work-study
- Limited hours. Most of the time, you’re limited to a set number of hours for work.
- Low pay. While federal work-study jobs have to pay at least minimum wage, they might not keep pace with what you could earn elsewhere.
- You might not get the job you want.
- Less time for study.
Does work-study lower financial aid?
Income from a work-study job does not reduce your financial aid eligibility. And, with work-study, employers are required to consider your class schedule when assigning work hours, whereas regular employers are not.
Does work-study decrease financial aid?
Work-study earnings do not count against your aid eligibility when you fill out next year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Work-study gives you the opportunity to earn part of your college costs rather than increase your loans.
How do I get work study on campus?
To work on campus as a work study employee, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You may be offered work study as part of your financial aid award; however, if it was not included, you may ask about your eligibility by visiting a campus Financial Aid & Scholarships Office.
What are the benefits of work study employment?
As a work study employee you can gain work experience, insight into a career path or job field, money to help with college expenses and the chance to create good references for future job searches. To work on campus as a work study employee, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
How many hours can I work as a work study employee?
As a work study employee, you may work up to 20 hours per week and earn at least minimum wage, up to the amount of your financial need. You may be employed on one of our campuses, or as a reading or math tutor in a local public school. .
