The Federal Work-Study Program is a need-based employment assistance program. It provides employment opportunities for students that qualify. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for this need-based award. If the student qualifies for Federal Work-Study assistance, the student will receive an award letter from the Financial Aid Office indicating the maximum amount of wages the student is able to earn. Students are paid bi-weekly by check for hours worked. Students generally use earned wages to help defray personal educational expenses. All student employment is subject to job availability.
Texas Work Study
Federal Work-study is administered through the Financial Aid Office in conjunction with the Human Resources Office. It provides students the opportunity to help finance their education through part-time employment.
The Financial Aid Office:
- Provides a central location for all activities related to the employment of students who are eligible for Federal Work Study.
- Provides an orderly process through which students are hired on campus. Students cannot begin working on campus without first completing their paperwork, i.e. employment application, I-9, and/or W-4 with Financial Aid and Human Resources.
- Provides an orderly process through which students learn about jobs on campus.