Unlike other programs, Federal Work Study does not defer payment of institution charges and should not be used to reduce an outstanding balance. Federal Work Study is awarded based on the federal calculated need of the student and the availability of funds when the student applies. Federal Work Study is offered on a yearly basis for the fall and following spring terms. Receiving Federal Work Study one year is not a guarantee that you will receive it the following year. Career Services can provide a listing of non-work study positions as well as assistance in other work related issues.
Students receive semi-monthly paychecks as they work.
Unlike other programs, Federal Work Study does not defer payment of institution charges and should not be used to reduce an outstanding balance. All jobs available are on campus with the exception of the D.C. Reads Program that is administered by Campus Ministry. Students cannot earn in excess of their original Federal Work Study allocation. Award allocations generally will not be increase do to the limited availability of funds and the increasingly large student interest in the program. Catholic University policy is to offer upfront as many students as possible the opportunity to gain work experience while earning income to help them with their daily expenses.