Who may apply: U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree. Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

How to apply: All students who wish to receive Work-Study funds must complete the application procedures for financial aid as stated on the How to Apply page.

Obtaining a Work-Study position: If Work-Study is awarded as financial aid, it is your responsibility to find and secure a suitable position on or off campus. A Work-Study meeting is held for all new students during new-student orientation. Representatives from the Financial Aid Office and Student Employment Office are present to explain policies and procedures as well as distribute lists of available Work-Study positions. Returning students receiving Work-Study awards for the first time should come to the Financial Aid Office for information. Student Employment maintains a listing of available Work-Study positions. Jobs are not assigned, nor is employment guaranteed; however, students who actively seek employment are generally able to find work at the School, the MFA, or nonprofits off campus.

Payroll: The Payroll Office issues student paychecks on a weekly basis.

Special note: A Work-Study award allows you to work an average of 10 hours a week for each 15-week semester. Federal regulations state that a student may not work more than 20 hours a week while school is in session or 40 hours per week during semester break.

Award amounts: Students are paid an hourly rate of $10. Yearly awards are $3,000 on average. The amount listed as your Work-Study award represents your maximum earning potential. Students are neither required nor guaranteed to earn the awarded amount. Federal College Work-Study awards may not be deducted from your tuition bill; instead, students receive a weekly paycheck.