First, find and secure a job with a work-study eligible employer. The payroll clerk then will set up a work-study payroll account for the student. Third, work and earn wages, as in any other part-time job. Internships and cooperative education programs are excellent ways to gain work experience in your field of study. Co-op programs allow students to alternate semesters of study on campus with semesters of employment.
Internships provide students with employment during school breaks.
These programs are run by the individual schools and are not available to all majors. See your academic advisor for information on internships and co-op programs in your school. All students and their spouses are welcome to check the listings, which are updated regularly. This service shows student jobs at various times of the day on the local cable provider on channel 5. Not all employers list their openings with the Division of Financial Aid.