The Job Referral Form shows quarterly award amounts; are students limited in the amount they can earn in one quarter?
No. The entire award is available as earnings at any time during the school year. However, you may want to arrange hours so the student is able to work for the entire award year. • Can the Work Study Award be increased? Often, yes. In many cases students have loans or unmet need that can be converted to Work Study. Many students would rather earn than borrow to meet their cost of education. • Can I give the student a raise? Yes, many employers give raises as a reward for good performance, or as an incentive for retention. But if the raise is outside the pay range indicated on the job description, please advise the Work Study Office. • Can students ever work more than 19 hours a week? Yes, students can work up to full-time during breaks when they are not in class. Sometimes students work more than 19 hours a week during school terms, but the reimbursement is limited to 19 hours per week. This practice is discouraged because more than 19 hours per week tends to erode academic performance
