Did you recently receive a “communication regarding Work-Study through WSU employers”? Look no further for next steps!
What is federal work-study?
While filling out your FAFSA Application, there is a little box you can check part-way through the application that asks, “Are you interested in work-study?” Checking this box is the first step to being awarded work-study! In the words of some WSU Student Financial Services experts:
“Work-study is designed to help qualifying students fund their education by finding employment while attending WSU. Work-study student pay comes from a partnership of federal or state funds, and WSU employer funds.”
Essentially, work-study math looks a little like this:
Government $ + WSU Department $ = Student Work-Study Income
Why is work-study beneficial?
This program provides students the opportunity to earn money, often while working in their area of study. Work-study is beneficial for our on-campus departments because they can hire more students than their budget would typically allow, enabling more students to be employed on campus!
What do I, as a student, need to know about work-study?
- You do not have to have work-study to work on campus. Some positions may only be open to students with work-study, but don’t worry!
- It is helpful for students (that are applying to work in positions on campus) to know that they are work-study eligible and make sure their potential employer is aware of that. If you do not already know if you are work-study eligible, reach out to Student Financial Services or the Academic Success & Career Center.
- The main thing you, as a student, need to do is just find a job! You earn this money as you work.
On-campus resources are here to help you in the process of work-study and student employment, BUT getting a job offer is ultimately up to each student individually. Connect with career coaches in the Academic Success & Career Center to spiff up your resume and create a competitive application!
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