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Work-Study

The Federal Work-Study Program emphasizes employment in civic education and work related to your course of study whenever possible. Federal Work-Study

Please take a moment to view job openings on Mission University’s online Job Board and complete a student employment application here!

The FWS Program provides funds for part-time employment to help needy students finance the costs of postsecondary education. This program provides part-time on and off-campus jobs for qualifying undergraduate students. Students must secure employment in such cases, and a position is not guaranteed.

Advantages Found in the Mission U Federal Work-Study Program

  • Flexible Schedule: Federal Work-Study jobs make working around your school schedule easy, and you get to work up to 20 hours a week!
  • Convenience: Most Federal Work-Study jobs on the campus of Mission U!
  • Work experience:  Many employers will be looking for work experience after you graduate, what better way to do that then to stay and work right here on campus.

Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with 

financial needs, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study.

Here’s a quick overview of Federal Work-Study:

  • It provides part-time employment while you are enrolled in school.

  • It’s available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with financial need.

  • It’s available to full-time or part-time students.

  • It’s administered by schools participating in the Federal Work-Study Program. Check with your school’s financial aid office to find out if your school participates.

What kinds of jobs are there?

The Federal Work-Study Program emphasizes employment in civic education and work related to your course of study whenever possible.

 

Are jobs on campus or off campus?

Both. If you work on campus, you’ll usually work for your school. If you work off campus, your employer will usually be a private nonprofit organization or a public agency, and the work must be in the public interest.
Some schools might have agreements with private for-profit employers for work-study jobs. These jobs must be relevant to your course of study (to the maximum extent possible). If you attend a proprietary school (i.e., a for-profit institution), there may be further restrictions on the types of jobs you can be assigned.

If you want a Federal Work-Study job while enrolled in college or career school, apply for aid early. Funds are limited.

How much can I earn?

You’ll earn at least the current federal minimum wage. However, you may earn more depending on your work and the skills required for the position.

Your total work-study award depends on

  • when you apply,

  • your level of financial need and

  • your school’s funding level.

How will I be paid?

How you’re paid depends partly on whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student.

  • If you are an undergraduate student, you’re paid by the hour.

  • If you are a graduate or professional student, you’re paid by the hour or salary, depending on your work.

  • Your school must pay you at least once a month.

  • Your school must pay you directly unless you request that the school

    • send your payments directly to your bank account or
    • use the money to pay for your education-related institutional charges, such as tuition, fees, and food and housing.

Can I work as many hours as I want?

No. The amount you earn can’t exceed your total Federal Work-Study award. When assigning work hours, your employer or your school’s financial aid office will consider your class schedule and your academic progress.