What is the difference between Work Study and General Student Assistance (GSA)?
WORK-STUDY Work-study jobs are available to students who have applied for and have been granted financial aid packages that include Federal or Michigan work-study awards. Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive work study awards. Work-study positions are available in a variety of campus departments. Students can earn up to their awarded amounts. Students cannot use their awards for off-campus employment. Work-study employment is also available during the summer semester. Students must complete the Summer Aid Application, which is different from the FAFSA, to qualify for summer work-study. This form is available from the Student Service Court and on the Scholarships and Financial Aid website beginning March 1 of each year. GENERAL STUDENT ASSISTANCE (GSA) All students, including international students and students who do not qualify for financial aid, are eligible for GSA employment. These positions are funded through department budgets. Studen
WORK-STUDY Work-study jobs are available to students who have applied for and been granted financial aid packages that include Federal or Michigan work-study awards. Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive work study awards. Work-study positions are available in a variety of campus departments. Students can earn up to their awarded amounts. Students cannot use their awards for off-campus employment. Work-study employment is also available during the summer semester. Students must complete the Summer Aid Application, different from the FAFSA, to qualify for summer work-study. This form is available from the Student Service Court and on the Scholarships and Financial Aid website beginning March 1 of each year. GENERAL STUDENT ASSISTANCE (GSA) All students, including international students and students not qualifying for financial aid, are eligible for GSA employment. These positions are funded through department budgets. Student earnings through
