Work-Study
Work-Study lets you work and earn money to help pay for your costs. It is a need-based employment opportunity given to you as part of your financial aid package.
Program |
Description |
Eligibility |
Amount |
Terms |
Federal Work-Study |
Federally subsidized employment program awarded by UC |
Based on financial need; early FAFSA application |
Earning eligibility to $3,000 |
Unlike other aid that is credited to the bill, bi-weekly paycheck received based on hours worked; hourly wage depends on job responsibilities |
Federal Work-Study - Summer |
Same as above |
Based on financial need; application available beginning February 1 |
Earning eligibility to $2,500 |
Same as above |
Notes:
- Must be admitted into a degree program to receive work-study.
- Eligibility criteria subject to change; maximum amounts are estimates and dependent upon sufficient funding.
- Early FAFSA application means limited funding; awards are made on a first-come, first-serve basis until funding is depleted.
Non-Work-Study Employment
Even if you are not awarded Federal Work-Study, there are job opportunities on campus.
As well, UC originated the concept of cooperative education and many academic programs have alternating terms of co-op or other experiential learning.