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Federal Work-Study 

Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay educational expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study.

Here’s a quick overview of Federal Work-Study: 

  • It provides part-time employment while you are enrolled in school.
  • It’s available to undergraduate and graduate students with financial need.
  • It’s administered by schools participating in the Federal Work-Study Program. 
  • Each school has a set Federal Work-Study allocation and not all eligible students will receive it. 

What you need to know:

  • Student's requesting work-study must complete the FAFSA each year.
  • If you are selected for verification, you will not be able to receive work-study until the verification process is complete.
  • Funding is limited and not all who are eligible for work-study will receive work-study.
  • Work-study is not a payment to student accounts like other Financial Aid awards. 
  • If you do not complete the required paperwork and find a job by the specified date, the work-study award will be rescinded.  
  • Students do not need Federal Work-Study to work on campus.

What kind of jobs are there? 

The Federal Work-Study Program emphasizes employment in civic education and work related to your course of study whenever possible. Check out the TXWES Student Employment Portal to view Federal Work-Study positions available. You may not begin working in a Federal Work-Study position until after you have received clearance and confirmation from both the offices of Human Resources (HR) and Financial Aid. 

  • Request Federal Work-Study Funds from the Office of Financial Aid.
  • If awarded funds, apply for a work-study job.
  • The hiring supervisor will contact you for an interview. Be sure to bring a copy of your class schedule and work availability to the interview.
  • If hired, submit a screenshot or pdf printout from Self-Service Ramlink of your work-study offer to HR.
  • Once HR has confirmed your work-study status, you will receive an employment offer letter and onboarding documents from HR.
  • Submit all documents back to HR in a timely manner!

How much can I earn?

Your total work-study award depends on:

  • Your level of financial need & available funds.
  • You only receive what you earn by working!

How will I be paid?

  • You're paid by the hour.
  • Work up to 20 hours a week.
  • You're paid bi-weekly.
  • TXWES pays you directly (a normal paycheck) unless you request that the school use the money to pay for your education-related institutional charges such as tuition, fees, and room and board.

Can I work as many hours as I want?

No. You can not work more than 20 hours a week. The amount you earn can’t exceed your total Federal Work-Study award. When assigning work hours, your supervisor will consider your class schedule and your academic progress.