Keep the Balance between Work, Study and Jobs

Work-study offers students part-time work with employers who qualify for funding under federal or state guidelines when participating in a school’s work-study program. These work-study jobs are usually listed with the financial aid office and are awarded to those students with the greatest financial need.

Work-study students are some of the most highly sought-after employees, on- and off-campus, because federal or state funding covers 75 percent of the wage rate, while the employer (usually university departments or an off-campus nonprofit organization) pays only 25 percent. Students interested in community service positions may find a number of jobs available through the work-study program (listed as “Community Service” within the work-study Web postings).

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