The student cannot earn more than the amount of the award. The following chart should help the student and supervisor develop a work schedule to benefit both, so the student can earn the entire award and not run out of money before the end of the year. At the present, there are no pay rates established for work-study students based upon the job description. Hours Students may work up to 19 hours per week while school is in session. If this is not possible, the student should visit the Financial Aid Office to request an additional job authorization.
Some students choose to work during the school vacations.
As long as they have not earned the entire work-study award they may work during school vacations which fall during the school year. For vacations of one week or longer, the student may work up to 40 hours per week. To work during the summer, the student must apply for summer financial aid. Students attending summer school are given priority for summer work-study funding, although other students may apply. Applications for summer work-study become available early March in the Financial Aid Office.