Glossary

Federal Work-Study

Federal Work-Study is need based form of aid that is earned through employment and received in the form of a paycheck. Students begin earning their allocation once they are hired for an on-campus or qualifying off-campus job(s) and have an activated referral filled out by their employer and returned to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Many jobs are available only to those with Work-Study. Visit the Work-Study section of our website for more information.