What is Work Study?
Work-study is a federally-funded form of financial aid that is based on your financial need and is available to eligible students as part of their financial award. You must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for Work-Study. If you receive Work-Study you may search for jobs designated as Work-Study. So apply early!!!
Work-Study is a form of financial aid awarded to students directly from the Office of Financial Aid. It is University subsidized employment, where a portion of your working wage will be paid for as part of your financial aid package. This eases the financial burden for potential employers, making it easier for work-study students to find jobs on campus. If you are wondering whether or not you have work-study, check with the Financial Aid Office at 734.763.6600 or financial.aid@umich.
Work-Study is a type of financial aid that allows students to work and earn money (usually at an on-campus office or community service related off-campus agency) while still remaining flexible with their class schedule. Monies eared can be exempt from taxes if the student qualifies and will not negatively impact your next years financial aid eligibility. The jobs in the Work-Study Program are REAL JOBS and students are expected to act in an appropriate manner and fulfill their job duties as they would in any form of outside employment.
At Aims, Work-Study is made up of the Federal Work-Study and the Colorado Work-Study programs. The Federal Work-Study Program is need based, whereas the Colorado Work-Study Program has a need based and non-need based component. Work-Study allows students to work part-time (15 20 hours per week) to earn money for their education. The program encourages community service work and work related to a students course of study.
