What is Work Study?
Work study is a federal program where the government and the College share in paying your wages for employment. Eligibility is determined by a family’s demonstrated level of need on the FAFSA. If you qualify for work study, you will need to seek out employment on Alma’s campus. Jobs are not guaranteed, but they are not difficult to obtain. Please click here for current on-campus job postings (requires an Alma College username and password, which is provided upon acceptance to the College).
Work-study is aid that must be earned through on-campus employment. A list of the available work-study jobs is posted outside the Financial Aid Office. A book of job descriptions is available in the Financial Aid Office. Students must complete a work-study packet and interview for the available jobs. Work-study jobs are usually 12 hours per week and pay $6.55 an hour. Community service jobs are also available. Most jobs are through the Federal Work-study Program (students must demonstrate need). A very limited number of jobs are available through institutional work-study (not need based). Contact Financial Aid for more information.
