Work Study
Federal and University Work-Study Programs
Purpose
The purpose of the Student Work-study Program is to provide part-time employment opportunities for students to assist in meeting their financial need and cost of attendance. The University participates in the Federal College Work-study and University Work-study programs.
Eligibility Criteria
Student workers must meet the minimum employment eligibility requirements established by the university. To receive consideration for the Work-Study Program, students must:
- File a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Have been admitted into an eligible Undergraduate(including Post-Bachelor) or Graduate program
- Be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) during Fall and /or Spring semester
- Meeting the required *Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Standards as stated in the university catalog for both ratio and GPA:
- Freshman – 2.0 GPA
- Sophomore –2.0 GPA
- Junior—2.0 GPA
- Senior—2.0 GPA
- Post-Baccalaureate—2.5 GPA
- Graduate—3.0 GPA
- Successfully pass a Campus Police Background Check
Job Search
All students are responsible for securing their own employment and may not work until eligibility is verified through the Financial Aid Office.