Work Study Orientations
About Work Study
Work study is a type of financial aid that is earned through part time employment. Students interested in employment through work study must attend an orientation annually before they can participate.
Work study is currently under a hiring freeze until further notice.
- Work Study awards are on a first come, first serve basis while funding is available.
- Eligibility on your financial aid does not guarantee funding or a job.
- Eligibility or an award may be canceled or reduced according to funds availability or changes in a student's status or financial aid.
- Students can work up to 19 hours per week, however most average 12 hours per week.
- Work study students are not eligible to work while on Financial Aid suspension or when not enrolled.
- Work study students are generally not eligible to work during quarter breaks.
- Students receiving unemployment must notify Student Employment. Some types of work study will affect their unemployment.
Work Study Orientations
Students interested in a work study position, who have work study eligibility, need to attend a work study orientation annually. Schedule an orientation online or at the Financial Aid & Student Employment front desk.
Finding Work Study Jobs
After attending an orientation, register on MyInterfase to search for work study and other employment options. When work study funding is available, the positions will be on that site. Students can talk with Student Employment to see if a current or prospective job/employer qualifies for work study.