Workstudy Basic Guidelines

Students that accepted work-study funds and are currently hired abide to the following conditions:

1.     A work-study award does not guarantee employment.

2.     Must obtain employment within 30 days of the start of the semester in order to keep work-study award. Otherwise, it will be removed for the academic year.

3.     Will not work until the hiring process has been completed.

4.     Must maintain at least half-time enrollment (6 cr. undergrad/ 5 cr. grad) to keep work-study award.

5.     Must maintain a minimum cumulative grade average of 2.0 (undergrad) or 3.0 (grad) to keep work-study award.

6.     Can work a maximum of 20 hours per week as a student employee. 

7.     Must notify the Financial Office of any additional scholarships or other awards received from outside sources.  

8.     May only have one type of work-study award each academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II).

9.     Must maintain accurate records of hours worked and submit a time sheet every 2 weeks.

10.  Must monitor personal earnings so they do not exceed work-study award.